"Clearly, as Minister for Transport Infrastructure and now Premier, she has been utterly compromised in her ability to take action against the CFMEU."

The findings directly contradict longstanding denials by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan, who has said she was unaware of corruption concerns until media investigations exposed the issue

“It was ideological activism, aired on government-funded TV. Public money should never be used to fund racism or political activism.”

The four-day visit forms part of a broader diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing ties between Israel and Australia.

“Victoria is a place where people of all faiths can and do worship freely. But incitement to harm is not worship, it is hate speech,” he said.

“Hello, brother, my traitor friend. Don’t worry, you will come back.”

“This is about supporting working families – and giving them one less thing to worry about.”

Albanese said Labor’s decision to adopt affirmative action in 1994 marked a shift from aspiration to accountability, making gender equality something that could be measured and enforced.

“The Allan Labor government can’t afford to mow the grass anymore. So we decided to do it for them,” she said.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has called on Australians to reflect on the courage and sacrifice of those who served their nation during the annual Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial.