Australian federal election 2016
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Australian federal election policies 2016
Policy
Protecting our borders (Liberals)
The Coalition removed all children who arrived by boat from detention in Australia. In contrast, Labor detained more than 8,500 children over six years. Stopping the boats has also enabled the Government to close 17 detention centres saving the Budget $3 billion.
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Putting students first (Liberals)
The Turnbull Government is investing record levels in our schools with total Commonwealth funds reaching $73.6 billion over the next four years. This is an increase of 26%. School funding will continue to increase each and every year going forward. As part of this, the Government is providing an additional $1.2 billion between 2018 and...
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Tackling domestic violence (Nationals)
The Coalition Government is taking action on domestic violence, with a $100 million Women’s Safety Package. Immediate and practical action is focussed on three key areas: Keeping women safe at home Innovative technology is being trialled and used to keep women safe, including GPS trackers for perpetrators, safe phones and safety devices for homes. We...
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Caring for our environment (Nationals)
Our Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan is the most comprehensive plan ever developed to protect the Great Barrier Reef for future generations. The Coalition has put in place an historic ban on capital dredge disposal in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park – ending a 100 year old practice. $2 billion is being invested...
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Powering up battery storage
Many households and businesses already attach battery storage to their clean energy systems. Now is the time to grow the industry, encourage the take-up of storage and help make Australia a renewable energy leader. With public interest high, now is the time for a targeted, five-year support package to drive down costs and put battery...