It’s a big weekend for cosplay conventions in Australia...

While Australia and the world have made big progress over the last twenty years, the Liberal Party has gone backwards. John Howard had better climate policies than Angus Taylor. To read more head to my Substack:

The Albanese Government is making medicines more affordable.  Our changes have already helped countless people in our community of McMahon and saved millions on their prescriptions.  Only a Labor Government will continue to invest in Medicare.

Here's your Renewable Wrap: For the first time ever, 80% of the national grid was powered by renewable energy.

Labor’s EV policies have meant more choices of clean, cheaper-to-run models on the market, making it easier than ever for Aussies to own an EV. We'll continue on with the job of providing more choice when it comes to choosing your car.

500,928 EVs have been sold in Australia as of last month. That’s over half a million Aussies realising that owning an EV can help with the cost of living, especially when paired with rooftop solar and a Cheaper Home Battery.

Elevating Pacific voices is at the heart of our approach.

Melelusi Sokotia is a Year 8 student who dreams of being a doctor. Yesterday she spoke at Pre COP about the impact climate change is already having on her community in Tuvalu and what it means for her future. And she did a great job in front of prime ministers, presidents and ministers.

And this is all happening in our suburbs.  It just goes to show that everyday Aussies understand that what's good for the planet is good for your pocket too.

Electric vehicles are going from strength to strength.  More than double the amount of EVs were sold this September compared to September last year.  Last month was also the second month in a row that EVs outsold petrol cars.

For Australia, a Pacific that is more climate resilient and energy secure makes the whole region stronger. We know that global collective action can lead to real change, and it’s more important now than ever to keep up the momentum.

What is Pre-COP, and why does it matter? This week I’ll meet with ministers and climate decision-makers in Fiji to help put Pacific priorities front and centre on the world stage.

While the international situation remains uncertain, our plan remains the same - ensure that we have the fuel reserves we need by working closely with our international counterparts and engaging closely with our domestic refiners.

Despite persistent international upheaval, Australia’s fuel security remains solid. The 3.6 billion litres of fuel set to be delivered within the next four weeks includes 2 billion litres of diesel - the highest forward order since May.

This is what real progress is all about, building the infrastructure of the future and pushing our nation forward for everyone.  Always great to catch up with the amazing Anne Urquhart MP in beautiful North-West Tassy.

Marinus Link. It's a nation building project that will: 👷🏻 Create thousands of Tasmanian jobs ⚡ Strengthen Australia's energy security 💸 Deliver cheaper, cleaner and more reliable electricity And now work has started!

It comes into effect today so businesses can make the most of this benefit right now.  This will mean more Australian energy powering Australian industry and put downward pressure on prices for everyone.

We've seen what rooftop solar can do for households bills and we want more businesses to get those benefits too.  From farms and factories to shops and warehouses, we're expanding government support to a massive MW of solar capacity.