BLIGH GOVERNMENT PASSES HISTORIC LEGISLATION Queensland joined the rest of Australia this month, in decriminalising altruistic surrogacy for couples unable to have children and for same-sex couples wanting to have children. Read more here
A FLYING START FOR QUEENSLAND CHILDREN In January, the Premier and the Minister for Education and Training, Geoff Wilson launched a green paper, A flying start for Queensland children. Read more here
QUEENSLAND MINERALS AND ENERGY HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM The establishment of a liquefied natural gas industry in Queensland is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our state. This new industry has the potential to create at least 18,000 jobs in Queensland. Read more here
National Health and Hospitals Network Labor is, and always has been, the party of health, responsible for the Medicare system and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, making essential medicines affordable. The new National Health and Hospitals Network is the next step in Labor’s commitment to quality, affordable healthcare for all Australians. Read more here
International Women's Day National Labor Women's Network Convenor Catryna Bilyk blogs on the new Federal Labor Connect site about the importance of International Women's Day. Read more here
Progress Report released The Prime Minister welcomed the release of the Commonwealth Coordinator-General’s report into the progress of the Government’s Nation Building-Economic Stimulus Plan (the Plan). Read more here
