Anthony Albanese

The passage of time is likely to make high-speed rail more and more desirable, making it critical that politicians of today think ahead to tomorrow. ”

High-speed rail would revolutionise interstate travel and would also be an economic game-changer for dozens of regional communities along its path. ”

Our national challenge is to continue to drive sustained economic growth. ”

There is a separation - a very clear separation - between the judiciary, the legal system, and the political system in this country, and that's why Labor has a problem with the issue of mandatory sentencing as a principle. ”

Australia has an economic interest in ensuring our cities have 21st century urban rail transport to reduce traffic congestion. ”

It is in the national interest to have the Flying Kangaroo. It's in the interests of our tourism industry. It's in the interests of jobs here in Australia. ”

What Labor has said very clearly is that there should be up to life sentences for people who traffic in guns. ”

Despite the enormous role that local government plays in our daily lives, the constitution makes not one mention of it. ”

If we are to celebrate the giants in Australian public life, then Robert Garran must be among them. A lawyer and passionate advocate of Federation, Garran was one of several hands that drafted our constitution. ”

Politicians who lack the vision to lead the community on big issues like public transport often hide their inaction by blaming other levels of government when anyone complains. ”