Helen Polley (Tasmania, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

In its first 100 days of a second term, the Albanese Labor government has moved swiftly to deliver on its bold reform agenda, prioritising relief for students, working Australians and families right across the country. One of the most significant actions has been the reduction of HECS and student debt—a long-awaited change that promises to ease the financial burden on graduates. By cutting fees and recalibrating the repayment rates, the government has provided immediate breathing room for tens of thousands of young Australians, including 53,000 Tasmanians. We on this side are empowering people and their careers so that they're not held back by debt.

Boosting wages has been another central focus. Through targeted industrial reforms and close collaboration with unions and employers, the government has overseen a measurable increase in take-home pay. Wages are up, inflation is down, and interest rates are coming down—all great news—under this government.

Healthcare accessibility has been dramatically improved with the rollout of 90 urgent care clinics, centrally located across urban and regional Australia, offering free access to GPs and ensuring families receive prompt care without the stress of out-of-pocket costs or lengthy waits in crowded emergency rooms. All you need is your Medicare card, not your credit card.

Looking forward, the Albanese Labor government has laid out an ambitious plan to boost national productivity through investments in skills, training, digital infrastructure and innovation, and the approach is to lift living standards to strengthen the economy and secure Australians' prosperity for generations to come.

They're our priorities. That's what we're delivering in the first 100 days, building on all that we did during our first term. I'm proud to be a part of the Albanese Labor government.