Australian Labor Party

What they say

Stated positions taken from the party’s own published material. Each links to the page it came from.

Domestic gas reservation and larger fuel reservesclimate and energy
Labor states it is asking gas exporters to reserve 20 per cent of exports for the domestic market and increasing fuel reserves to 50 days.
“By keeping more fuel here and asking gas companies to reserve 20% of their exports for Australia, we're making sure we're better prepared for future energy shocks.”
Building Australia's future
Legislated net zero and 2035 emissions targetclimate and energy
Labor states it has legislated net zero emissions and committed to a 62-70 per cent emissions reduction by 2035.
“We've put net zero into law. And we're committed to cutting emissions by 62 - 70 percent by 2035.”
Building Australia's future
Ban supermarket price gouging and card surchargescost of living
Labor says it is making supermarket price gouging illegal and banning card payment surcharges.
“From October, card surcharges will be banned for good, so the price you see is the price you pay.”
Help with the cost of living
Record defence investment and new trade agreementsdefence and foreign policy
Labor states it is making record defence investments and has secured trade agreements with the EU and UK.
“We've secured free trade agreements with the EU and the UK, and put Australian produce and resources back into China.”
Building Australia's future
Cut student debt by 20 per centeducation
Labor states it has reduced outstanding student debt by 20 per cent and raised the repayment threshold.
“We've cut student debt by 20%. And we've changed the rules so you can earn more before you have to start paying it back.”
Help with the cost of living
Make Free TAFE permanenteducation
Labor states it has made the Free TAFE program a permanent feature of the vocational education system.
“We've made free TAFE permanent, so even more Australians can get the skills they need.”
Help with the cost of living
Cap PBS medicines at $25 per scripthealth
Labor says it has reduced the maximum patient cost of PBS-listed medicines to $25.
“That's why we've cut the cost of medicines on the PBS, so the most you'll pay is just $25.”
Stronger Medicare and aged care
Largest increase to GP bulk billinghealth
Labor states it is delivering its biggest ever expansion of bulk billing so more Australians can see a GP at no cost.
“With the biggest ever boost to bulk billing, we're helping more Australians see the GP for free.”
Stronger Medicare and aged care
Build 100,000 homes reserved for first home buyershousing
Labor states it is constructing 100,000 new dwellings available only to first home buyers.
“We're building 100,000 new homes just for first home buyers, so they don't lose out to property investors.”
A fair go at your own home
Change investor tax breaks, keep negative gearing on new buildshousing
Labor says it is altering tax concessions for property investors while retaining negative gearing for newly built homes.
“We're changing property investor tax breaks to give first home buyers a fair go. At the same time, we're making sure our tax system steers investment into building more homes.”
A fair go at your own home
Scrap junior pay rates in retail, fast food, pharmacyindustrial relations
Labor states it is abolishing junior pay rates for young adult workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy.
“And unfair junior pay rates are being scrapped, giving young adult workers in retail, fast food and pharmacy a pay rise.”
Opportunities for Australians
National Anti-Corruption Commission deliveredintegrity
Labor states it committed to establishing a National Anti-Corruption Commission and has done so.
“We promised to deliver a National Anti-Corruption Commission. And we delivered on that promise.”
Building Australia's future
Further tax cuts and $1,000 instant deductiontaxation
Labor states it is delivering successive personal income tax cuts, plus a standard $1,000 work-expense deduction claimable without receipts.
“Plus an extra $250 off every working Australian's tax bill permanently from next financial year”
Help with the cost of living

What they do

Where Labor differs most from the other parties, by average agreement based on how its members actually voted.

increasing the initial tax rate for working holiday makers to 15%the divisions
Labor0%
Other parties100%
Senate electoral reformthe divisions
Labor13%
Other parties95%
increasing parliamentary scrutiny of lawsthe divisions
Labor1%
Other parties75%
increasing accessibility of government data and documentsthe divisions
Labor7%
Other parties80%
increasing or removing the Government debt limitthe divisions
Labor17%
Other parties86%
the Coalition's new schools funding policy ("Gonski 2.0")the divisions
Labor1%
Other parties68%
a same-sex marriage plebiscitethe divisions
Labor0%
Other parties67%
increasing penalties for breach of datathe divisions
Labor100%
Other parties33%

Where the money comes from

2024-25

38% named private source40% public funding23% no public source

Largest named sources

Labor Holdings Pty Ltd$4.3M
Mining and Energy Union$3.3M
VEC Public Funding 2026$2.5M
United Workers Union$2.2M
Vec Administrative Expenditure Funding$2.2M
Westpac Banking Corporation$2.1M

Labor in parliament

121 current members. Each links to their voting record and expenses.

MPs and senators currently serving. Members who have left parliament are not listed.