Labor's Policy for Health Reform
A Healthy System for the 21st Century
For more information on the National Health and Hospitals Network click here.
The Gilllard Labor Government is delivering a National Health and Hospitals Network, to provide better health and better hospitals for Australian working families.
This is the most significant reform to Australia's health and hospitals system since the introduction of Medicare. It will make sure more hospital beds are available, there are more doctors and nurses, and it is easier to receive high quality GP and primary care services close to home.
Read more here.......
Labor's Policy for School Reform
The Gillard Labor Government's vision is to make every school a great school - because in the 21st century, a great school and a great education are the keys that unlock an individual's potential and the nation's future. Only with world class schools can we build a high-productivity, high-participation economy that gives all Australians the opportunity of rewarding and satisfying work.
Read more here.......
Labor's Tax Plan for Our Future
The Gillard Labor Government is determined to ensure that Australia makes the most of the opportunities presented by commodity boom mark II.
Our tax reforms will ensure Australians get a better return from this commodity boom.
Read more here.......
Labor's National Trade Cadetship
Trade Cadetships
The Gillard Labor Government will ensure that students at school who want to pursue a career in the trades have a clearly defined pathway, equal in quality, value and rigour to more traditional academic pursuits.
From 2012 students from years 9 to 12 will be offered a new National Trade Cadetship as an option under the National Curriculum. This Cadetship will be delivered through their local Trades Training Centre and through other eligible venues.
Read more here.......
Labor's Protecting Workers' Entitlements Package
Protecting Workers' Entitlements Package
The Gillard Labor Government's Protecting Workers' Entitlements package will provide the strongest protection of employee entitlements Australian workers have ever had.
The package protects employees' entitlements through three strong measures:
•The Fair Entitlements Guarantee.
•Securing Super.
•Strengthening Corporate and Taxation Law.
Read more here.......
