Josh Wilson

Our Australian Defence Force personnel are among the very best of Australia. We have approved their assistance to communities around Katherine with the recovery efforts after devastating floods. To everyone doing it tough right now, know we are with you through the response and through the recovery.

We're doubling penalties, ramping up surveillance of suspicious fuel price spikes, and helping industry and regulators coordinate supply to regional areas.

Labor gets things done. The Liberals stand in the way. Some things never change.

BREAKING: Labor’s laws to boost the super savings of 1.3M low-income workers have passed the Senate. Labor’s new reforms to the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset will help deliver a secure retirement for more than 1.3M Australians, mainly women and young people. These changes will also maintain tax concessions for super but better target them for large balances over $3 million. Labor built the superannuation system, and these reforms makes it stronger, fairer and more sustainable.

Dennis Cometti was a voice and presence in person who exuded joy, humour, decency, sharing those qualities with us all through his love of our homegrown code of football and his relish for our Australian vernacular. I am sorry I will not hear that voice in fresh flight again.

New jobs numbers show unemployment remained very low at 4.1 per cent in January. This continues Australia's streak of historically low unemployment - the lowest on average for any government in the last 50 years. Under Labor, unemployment remains low, participation is high, wages growth is strong, and more than 1.2 million jobs have been created, mostly full time and 8/10 in the private sector.

New data shows annual wages have now grown above 3% for 14 quarters in a row. This is the longest streak of growth above 3% in over a decade and a half. We’ve made a lot of progress together on the economy but the job’s not done because inflation is too high and people are still under pressure. That's why inflation, productivity and global uncertainty will be big focuses of the budget. #auspol #ausecon

Worrying if true

Lasting change comes from listening and acting together. Today I spent time with the Healing Foundation, listening to Stolen Generations survivors and their communities.

When women get ahead, Australia moves forward. And across healthcare, parental leave, wages and super, we’re making progress for women. I’m proud to lead our nations first government with a majority of women. Because our government and our country is better when it reflects modern Australia. Ahead of International Women’s Day, we came together to reflect on the progress we’ve made and the work to do.

In Australia, your healthcare shouldn’t depend on your bank balance. Public hospitals should be there for everyone when you need them, no matter who you are or where you live. That’s why we’re making a record funding boost. It will improve care, cut wait times and tackle ambulance ramping. Medicare is something every Australian can be proud of, and we’re strengthening it for the future.

As students head back to the classroom, Labor's making sure every school in Australia will be fully funded.

Really encouraging employment numbers out today - with four out of every five of the 1.2 million jobs created under Labor being in the private sector. @AmandaRishworth

On this National Day of Mourning, we wrap our arms around the Jewish community.

Narrator: Today the eight remaining National Party Shadow Ministers have quit in solidarity with their three Nationals colleagues who resigned today after last night trashing Shadow Cabinet solidarity.

Australia is the world leader when it comes to rooftop solar and we have a massive opportunity to make solar recycling part of our work to realise the massive environmental and economic benefits of the circular economy. Great stuff @MurrayWatt @JEChalmers 👏🏼💪🏼 ☀️

Australia will hold a National Day of Mourning on Thursday 22 January 2026 to honour the victims of the antisemitic Bondi terrorist attack.

As the heatwave continues across Australia, please follow the advice of local authorities and stay safe. Parts of Victoria are facing catastrophic fire danger ratings, with fires spreading across the border into New South Wales. South Australia is facing hot and windy conditions, leading to extreme fire danger in parts of the state. In the ACT, extreme heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the coming days. And the risk of flooding continues in Queensland. A huge thank you to our emergency crews and volunteers. Commonwealth aerial firefighting assets are stationed across the country and ready to assist as needed. We’re working closely with the states and territories to make sure help gets where it’s needed most.

Our message is simple: stay safe, follow the advice, and don’t take risks. We’re with you.

The spiritual king of the wonderful House of Reps attendants crew, Luch always brought his cheerful, no-nonsense care and professionalism to the good work of the Australian Parliament - all of us have benefited from his calm support and encouragement along the way. 🙏🏼❤️