Labor has the chance to do something big in its second term. What policy reforms should it take on?

Yee-Fui Ng, Helen Hodgson, Intifar Chowdhury

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Abstract

Labor’s historic election victory means the Albanese government has a rare opportunity to pursue a big, bold reform agenda. The scale of the victory all but guarantees a third term in office after the next election in 2028, and entrenches Anthony Albanese’s authority as prime minister.

The government may opt to play it safe and limit its legislative agenda to the policies it took to the election. But if it was to chance its arm, which substantial changes should it pursue that could make a real difference to Australia’s long-term future?

We asked three experts to nominate the top policy priorities for a second Albanese government. Here are their responses.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages5
Specialist publicationThe Conversation
Publication statusPublished - 6 May 2025

Keywords

  • Climate change
  • Renewable energy
  • Mental health
  • Suicide
  • Superannuation
  • Capital gains tax
  • Anthony Albanese
  • Voice, Treaty, Truth explainers
  • Voice referendum
  • 2025 Federal election

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