Albanese unveils plan of action if he wins upcoming federal election

“Our older Australians aren’t just a number, they aren’t a burden, they are people who deserve respect, courtesy and the best possible attention,” Mr Albanese told parliament on Thursday night.Anthony Albanese used his budget reply speech to outline Labor's proposed changes to aged care.The mandate would require that each aged care resident receive a minimum of 215 minutes of care per day, following royal commission recommendations.

Mr Albanese pledged to work with multicultural communities to support culturally appropriate care, as well as give the aged care safety commissioner new powers. “ a budget for the next six weeks, when we need a plan for the next six years. The problem for this prime minister is that the Australian people have figured him out,” he said.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is expected to call the election in a matter of days, with the poll to be held in mid-May./Earlier on Thursday, Mr Morrison challenged the opposition leader to use his reply speech to outline an alternative budget.

Same way as all the lib promises

Celebrating an empty bucket of hot air!

AlboMP Albanese was very impressive. He flattened the LNP’s Leigh Sales with facts and figures at every question. She tried to interrupt continually but he pressed on. Fantastic!

AlboMP This is the result of my marriage plan! LOL Yeah that marriage thing didn't work! I got dumped after30 years of marriage. On new years day as soon as my son finished HSC exams! and i didn't see it coming? LOL

AlboMP An amazing speech delivered by a smart, genuine and empathetic man. Definitely Prime Ministerial material. AlboForPM

No one ever has a plan for a year let alone six years lol.

AlboMP AlboForPM the LNP have done bugger all in 9 years. Slomo can go back to Hawaii.

AlboMP Get used to it

AlboMP Good on you Anthony Albanese, man of and for the people! May Australia be blessed with a new and honest government with respect for all including First Nation, the aged, females and the poor and that cares about climate change, our education and health and all Aussies.

AlboMP When the animals in the zoo are looked after better than our aged we have a government rotten to the core!! Shame on you Morrison, Hunt and the man caught out at the cricket Richard Colbeck AWOL MIA!! LNP and Morrison 'Scott to go!!

AlboMP Is that the only thing they have to offer?

AlboMP How? What is it costing? Who is paying for it? Where’s the economic plan? Funded from Higher taxes? More debt? Increase in GST? New taxes?

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