Tony Sheldon

ALP Federal

AI Summary

• The Albanese Government's Closing Loopholes reforms are enhancing safety and fairness in the road transport industry, with the Fair Work Commission empowered to set enforceable minimum standards.
• Transport industry stakeholders are advocating for these reforms to remain post-election, highlighting the need for better pay and conditions for workers.
• Applications for new standards, including fair payment terms and rights for gig workers, have been submitted, aiming to address long-standing issues and improve worker safety.

AI Summary

• The Albanese Government has launched a community battery in Cammeray to reduce power bills and enhance energy reliability for North Sydney households.
• Approximately 350 locals are expected to save around $200 annually as the battery utilises excess rooftop solar energy during peak demand.
• The initiative is part of the Community Batteries for Household Solar program, aiming to provide access to renewable energy without the need for individual battery ownership.

AI Summary

• The Treaties Joint Committee's 232nd report is presented, focusing on the Papua New Guinea-Australia Mutual Defence Treaty.
• The treaty is referred to as the Pukpuk treaty.
• Senator Sheldon represents the Chair of the Treaties Joint Committee in this presentation.

AI Summary

• Senator Sheldon presented two reports regarding the examination of annual reports for 2024-25.
• The reports were on behalf of the Chair of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Joint Committee.
• This contribution marks a key step in the oversight of anti-corruption efforts.

We're focused on delivering for every Australian. Here's what Labor is doing for you in this Budget.

Tonight’s budget is about helping intergenerational fairness and restoring aspiration and ambition for all Australians.

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To put it simply, we have a Shadow Treasurer whose investments do better when the Australian market does worse. You can't make this stuff up.

A big congratulations to the Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees' Association for this major win. 18-year-olds can vote, drive, and even put their lives on the line for their country - they're treated as adults in every part of life. Now, they'll be paid like one too.

2025 has been quite the year. We’ve seen some incredibly tough moments, from communities dealing with floods and cyclones to the heartbreaking violence in Bondi that shook us all. Yet we’ve also seen Australians come together in times of loss and uncertainty, showing the compassion, resilience, and solidarity that define who we are. I’m proud to be part of a Labor government that’s stayed focused on delivering the commitments Australians voted for: whether it’s easing cost-of-living pressu...