Currently in State politics
VIC: The sporting capital (01 Apr)
ACT: Record job figures (17 Mar)
NT: New Cabinet team (14 Feb)
By Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister
TAS: Courage brings change (30 Jan)
By Paul Lennon, Premier of Tasmania
Tasmania is at the forefront of advancing the reconciliation debate.
SA: Intervention on the lands (16 Jan)
By Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia
The state government has taken concrete action to help improve the health, education and employment of Aboriginal people on the APY Lands.
NT: New ministry sworn in (05 Dec)
By Paul Henderson, NT Chief Minister
Following the transition of leadership from Clare Martin to Paul Henderson, the new NT ALP ministry is ready for work.
QLD: Peter Beattie's resignation (10 Sep)
By Kevin Rudd, Federal Labor Leader
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie has become the fourth State Labor Premier in recent times to hand power to a successor and foster renewal in their party. Here is Kevin Rudd's comments.
VIC: Steve Bracks' resignation (27 Jul)
By Kevin Rudd, Federal Labor Leader
Kevin Rudd pays tribute to Steve Bracks' outstanding record as Premier of Victoria.
WA: The dividends of growth (12 Jun)
By Alan Carpenter, Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Federal Affairs
At the ALP State Conference, Premier Alan Carpenter says the WA economy is growing strongly but that a Rudd Federal Government will provide an additional boost.
NSW: Get real, says Bob (02 Apr)
Bob Carr*
Four lessons from Labor’s strong NSW victory
WA: Papalia Wins Peel! (01 Mar)
Paul Papalia delivered Labor a decisive victory in the Peel by-election held on 3 February 2007.
QLD: Action on the water front (30 Jan)
By Peter Beattie, Queensland Premier
Recycled water is just one of a range of measures the Queensland government is undertaking in response to the water crisis.
VIC: Steve Bracks' historic victory (30 Nov)
By Steve Bracks, Premier of Victoria
This is the speech delivered by Premier Steve Bracks marking Victorian Labor’s magnificent election victory on November 25.
VIC: A water plan for growth (06 Nov)
By Steve Bracks, Victorian Premier
The Victorian State election will be held on Saturday, 25 November. If you have to enrol or update your enrolment, you must do so by 8.00pm on Tuesday, 7 November.
SA: Budget delivers the promises (30 Oct)
Labor’s 2006 election promises have been delivered…already.
WA: Testimonial for Dr Geoff Gallop (15 Sep)
Hundreds of people attended Dr Geoff Gallop’s Testimonial Dinner to pay tribute to his contribution to the Labor Party.
WA: Building the resource sector (07 Sep)
By Alan Carpenter, Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Federal Affairs
WA has a huge future as a supplier of energy to the world, and the State Government is investing in the necessary infrastructure with an $18 billion capital works program.
QLD: Visit the Team Beattie website (28 Aug)
The Queensland State election will be held on September 9. Visit it regularly for all the latest policy releases and campaign news.
VIC: 150-point plan to aid environment (09 Aug)
By Steve Bracks, Victorian Premier
A new $200 million Environmental Sustainability Action Statement will make a real difference.
VIC: Investing in people a smart move (08 Aug)
By Steve Bracks, Victorian Premier
Support for families when they need it most is a critical element of care, and the Victorian Government is providing that support in the true Labor tradition.
VIC: New $10.5 billion transport plan (07 Aug)
By Steve Bracks, Victorian Premier
The new $10.5 billion transport and liveability plan is the most comprehensive plan since Robert Hoddle laid out the grid for Melbourne’s CBD in 1837.
WA: Investing the boom for tomorrow (01 Aug)
By Alan Carpenter, Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Federal Affairs
The WA Government is wisely investing the proceeds of the mining boom into the State’s infrastructure to ensure the economic good times continue.
WA: Great times will get even better (13 Jul)
By Alan Carpenter, Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Federal Affairs
In its five and a half years in Government, WA Labor has dramatically improved the state’s economy and worked imaginatively to build a stronger community. And with loads of energy and vision, the best is yet to come…
NT: Housing, education still the keys (01 Jun)
By Clare Martin, NT Chief Minister
The NT Government is putting considerable effort and resources into educating and skilling its Aboriginal communities. The Howard Government could help by ceasing to use the issue as a political football and starting to put in real money instead.
QLD: 35,000 march against IR laws (30 May)
A huge turnout to the Labour Day march in Brisbane this year show the extent of Middle Australia’s rejection of John Howard’s punitive IR laws.
WA: Big plans for the year ahead (10 Apr)
By Alan Carpenter, Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Federal Affairs
The WA government has a comprehensive agenda for change throughout its term. Here are just some of the legislative priorities the government will be pursuing in 2006.
WA: Victory in the Victoria Park poll (09 Apr)
Ben Wyatt
Labor had a comfortable victory in the by-election for the seat vacated by former Premier, Geoff Gallop .
TAS: The new-look Labor team (05 Apr)
Following the strong win in the March 18 State election, Premier Paul Lennon has announced a new-look Labor team to take Tasmania forward.
VIC: Bracks boosts investment in skills (21 Mar)
Since 1999, Labor has spent $5.45 billion on education and training. In contrast, Jeff Kennett's government was spending less per student on education than any other State or Territory in Australia.
VIC: Community Cabinets connect (20 Mar)
A total of 63 Community Cabinets in metropolitan and regional Victoria since November 1999 have provided important dialogue with communities.
SA: A victory for determined leadership (19 Mar)
By Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia
Labor was resoundingly returned to government on Saturday – a result showing what a united team under determined leadership can achieve. This is Premier Mike Rann’s victory speech.
WA: New Premier looks over the horizon (01 Mar)
By Alan Carpenter, Premier; Minister for Public Sector Management; State Development; Federal Affairs
On 16 February 2006, new WA Premier Alan Carpenter addressed the Committee for Economic Development of Australia. He took the opportunity to outline his priorities for Western Australia.
SA: Campaign launched, March 18 poll (19 Feb)
By Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia
The choice at the state election is between a united government and a divided opposition, between energy and courage, between laziness and timidity…and between new ideas or no ideas at all.
WA: Premier Geoff Gallop steps down (15 Jan)
By Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia
This is the statement issued by Geoff Gallop announcing his decision to stand down after five years as Premier of Western Australia.
WA: Labor fuels the booming economy (12 Jan)
By Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia
WA Labor has created a booming state economy and a demand for skilled labour that the new $31 million training initiative is designed to meet.
WA: Investing in a skilled workforce (08 Jan)
By Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia
Western Australia is the state of opportunities, and Labor is making it happen.
VIC: Action plan for regional economies (22 Nov)
The Bracks government has announced a $500 million plan to help build regional Victoria and assist local councils manage growth.
VIC: New deal for injured workers (21 Nov)
The Bracks government has announced a $155 million plan to add to the significant reforms it is delivering in the area of workplace safety.
ACT: Making the hard decisions (03 Nov)
By Jon Stanhope, ACT Chief Minister
The ACT Government’s vision, as set out in the spatial, social and economic elements of The Canberra Plan, is as sharp and as focused as ever.
ACT: Terror laws decision explained (20 Oct)
By Jon Stanhope, ACT Chief Minister
In a recent speech at a Canberra mosque, Jon Stanhope explains his decision to agree to the Howard government’s package of counter-terrorism laws, and announces the posting of the draft legislation on his website for public consideration and feedback.
SA: Libs want a beachhead (16 Oct)
By Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia
Here are three things you can do to help re-elect the Rann Labor Government...
WA: Apprenticeship milestone achieved (13 Oct)
By Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia
The WA Government’s is serious about fixing the skills shortage, and has the runs on the board to prove it.
WA: Telstra sell-off = poorer services (10 Sep)
By Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia
John Howard promised a bucket of Telstra money to appease Queensland, but that leaves WA out in the cold.
ACT: Consultation builds communities (04 Sep)
By Jon Stanhope, ACT Chief Minister
There is plenty of evidence that people want to play an active role in shaping the life of their neighbourhood and their country…and good governments harness that knowledge and energy.
VIC: Third Wave reform agenda proposed (16 Aug)
Premier Steve Bracks has proposed a national reform agenda built on practical reforms to unlock the potential of business by stripping unnecessary regulations and building world-class infrastructure.
VIC: Bracks protects public sector workers (09 Aug)
The Howard Government has no mandate to take away the rights of working men and women with its new IR laws.
TAS: New laws to protect Tassie workers (08 Aug)
The Tasmanian Government will legislate to protect workers in the State from the Howard Government’s sweeping moves to dismantle the IR system.
WA: 'Less Pay No Way!' campaign launch (28 Jul)
By Geoff Gallop, Premier of Western Australia
The WA Government will do everything possible to fight Howard's IR changes and protect the fair wages, employment conditions and job security of all workers.
SA: Ships contract a huge boost (20 Jul)
By Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia
Wealth, jobs and expertise are coming in spades to South Australia with the winning of the Air Warfare Destroyers contract.
SA: Senseless IR laws threaten growth (03 Jul)
By Mike Rann, Premier of South Australia
South Australia’s industrial relations are harmonious and productive, and John Howard’s new IR laws will hinder, not help.
NT: Labor landslide in NT election (30 Jun)
Jack Dawutno
A resurgent and vibrant NT Labor Party Branch celebrates the re-election of the Clare Martin Government.
ACT: Labor's big win and bold outlook (28 Jun)
By Jon Stanhope, ACT Chief Minister
Last year, ACT Labor “achieved the imposible”…now it has big plans for the nation’s capital.
QLD: A twig off The Old Tree: a Labor icon lives on (28 Jun)
An offspring of the Tree of Knowledge planted in Barcaldine, Queensland
NSW: Bob Carr's place in history (28 Jun)
Graham Freudenberg, NSW Branch historian*
Bob Carr recently passed Neville Wran’s record as NSW’s longest continuously serving Premier
VIC: Bracks team building for a third term (28 Jun)
A mid term assessment reveals a long list of achievements
WA: Poll win shows Labor's fighting qualities (28 Jun)
By David Britton
Geoff Gallop runs a Government in his own image: socially tolerant, economically prudent, deeply respectful of Labor’s traditional base.
WA: Labor wins one vote, one value...at last! (28 Jun)
Geoff Gallop’s victory in February gave the Labor Party another opportunity to overturn Western Australia’s antiquated and unfair system of rural vote weighting and adopt the principle of “one vote - one value”.
TAS: Forestry agreement: 100 million trees spared (25 Jun)
By Paul Lennon
A new agreement means Tasmania's old growth forests have been protected without sacrificing a single job.
