Australian federal election 2016
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Australian federal election policies 2016
Policy
Housing: a plan to address the housing affordability crisis
The Australian dream of home ownership has become a nightmare. The Greens are the only party with the courage to take action on negative gearing and other measures to make housing more affordable. Australia is a great place to live but the cost of buying or renting is too high. It’s has become too hard...
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Labor's climate change action plan
This policy proposes six key elements to achieve a low-pollution economy. Leading renewable energy economy Cleaner power generation Build jobs & industry Cut pollution Capture carbon on the land Increased energy efficiency
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Labor's plan for local metals manufacturing and jobs
Being an advanced economy that can make things here at home means ensuring Australia’s strategic industries have a sustainable future. To secure the long-term future of our local metal industries, we need to make smart use of the opportunities in front of us and build on Australia’s natural strengths. That’s why Labor is committed to...
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A new approach to drug policy
Australia has one of the highest rates of illicit drug use in the world, despite our no tolerance policy. The current approach is clearly not working. We have got young people overdosing and dying, because they're taking substances of unknown quality and purity. WIth the political will, there are measures we can put in place...
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Ending live animal exports
Live exports were banned for a short time in 2011 following the ABC's Four Corners exposure of the cruel trade that brutally exploits animals. The Labor Government was forced to stop the trade and set up an inquiry as public outrage and concern was so strong. However the live export trade has since resumed, and...