Katy Gallagher

ALP Federal

AI Summary

• Australians are urged to check their organ and tissue donor registration during DonateLife Week.
• Only South Australia allows registration through driver licences, leading to misconceptions.
• Around 2,000 Australians await organ transplants; many more are on dialysis for kidney failure.
• Families are asked to agree to donation, and awareness of a loved one's registration increases consent rates.
• One organ donor can save up to 7 lives and significantly impact others through tissue donation.

AI Summary

• Katy Gallagher praises the government's achievements in strengthening the economy and ensuring fairer opportunities for all Australians.
• Key initiatives include tax cuts, healthcare improvements, gender equality measures, and support for wage increases.
• The government aims to address significant national challenges across various sectors, including housing, energy, and healthcare.

AI Summary

• Senator Gallagher rebutted claims about rising costs and tax burdens under Labor, emphasising that the opposition voted against tax cuts and cost-of-living assistance.
• She asserted that the government is making decisions to support Australians facing financial pressures.
• Gallagher referenced public awareness of the opposition's past offerings, contrasting them with the government's actions.

AI Summary

• Senator Gallagher defends the government's record, stating that the opposition's tax and spending plans would have increased costs for Australians.
• She highlights the opposition's proposal for significant nuclear power station investments funded by taxpayers.
• Gallagher asserts that Australians rejected the opposition's plan, recognising it would result in higher household expenses.

Angus Taylor has just told us his plans to slash the public service.

Our oceans are home to so much incredible marine life, and we want to keep it that way. That’s why Labor is proposing to expand marine parks around Lord Howe and Norfolk Island, which would bring an additional 671,500 square kilometres of Australia’s waters under high protection. This is an important step towards ensuring that our oceans continue to thrive into the future. And from today, you can have your say on the plan, including where higher ocean protection should be and why, and what activities should be acceptable in marine parks. Head to https://consult.dcceew.gov.au/ for more info!

Violence against women in any form must be called out and condemned and the perpetrators must be held to account for their behaviour. If you are impacted by domestic, family or sexual violence and need support, it is available 24/7 by calling 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

The footage of a violent act against a woman that aired on 60 Minutes tonight is horrifying. The culture towards women on worksites also shown on the program is completely unacceptable.

This Labor Government is working hard to make our economy, our society, and our community work in the interests of all. Today, we can point to the progress we have made together - delivering tax cuts, strengthening Medicare, making childcare cheaper, backing higher wages, strengthening government services, and placing gender equality at the centre of our economic policy.

Everyday local governments across Australia deliver the services communities need. I had the opportunity to hear from councillors at the Australian Council of Local Government, and discuss how we can continue to work together at all levels of government to deliver for Australians. Thank you for having me and for taking the time to share your experiences. Australian Local Government Association