Anthony Albanese outlines vision for medicines, manufacturing jobs, gender pay equity, electric vehicles and housing affordability
Labor says its proposal will save a person taking one medication a month $150 a year. The changes to the PBS will take effect from 1 January 2023 and will cost $190m.As part of a pitch to make more things in Australia, Labor vowed to boost onshore manufacturing capability and supply chain resilience with a $1bn “value-adding in resources” fund.and will target the “full value” of the resources sector, particularly rare earths and critical minerals.
The aim is to improve conditions for women in industries such as aged care, early childhood education and care, and disability care. Labor says it will establish a new $500m “driving the nation” fund, which will allow the commonwealth to co-invest in electric vehicle chargers, as well as hydrogen and biofuel refuelling infrastructure.
The policy, which Labor argues will “fill the gaps” in the country’s charging network and allow long-distance travel across the country, would aim to leverage investment from the NRMA, state governments, industry and car clubs.