Right around the world, marriage equality is becoming a reality for many LGBTI couples. We have an exciting opportunity here – let’s work together and get marriage equality in place. With the support of the majority of Australians, the time is right for marriage equality. The community understands that it's an issue of basic fairness...

We need action to tackle corruption in politics. Across Australia, political donations from some of the most damaging industries have skyrocketed. That’s why the Greens are working to ban donations from mining companies, property developers, big tobacco, alcohol and gambling industries. We’re also calling for a National ICAC to stamp out corruption across Australia.

According the UNHCR, the number of displaced people fleeing from war, conflict or persecution is the highest number since World War II. The forced displacement of persons around the globe is currently at unprecedented levels. By the close of 2014 an estimated 59.5 million individuals were forcibly displaced around the globe as a result of...

Labor has always been the party of TAFE and a Shorten Labor Government would continue this commitment to our vocational education system. Labor plans to back TAFE into the future by developing a comprehensive National Priority Plan. This plan will define the unique role of TAFE as our public provider and will deliver on this...

A Shorten Labor Government will undertake a comprehensive review of the National Vocational Education and Training sector to ensure it is properly equipped to train young Australians and re-train adult workers for the jobs of the future. The Vocational Education and Training sector deserves a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to policy-making to ensure it is fit...