Why We're Voting Labor

Ben Sirasch

Ben Sirasch “I was sacked on the BHP ship MV Mariloula and replaced by a crew of exploited foreign labour. We were sacked from an Australian ship that had been carrying Australian cargo for decades. I am very happy that Albo and the Labor Party are going to close these loopholes – these are our jobs.”

Ange Moore (MUA) & Dana Crampton (AIMPE)

Albo’s announcement of a strategic Australian fleet goes beyond job opportunities. For us, it’s about pride in being a skilled seafarer on our coast, and delivering home grown expertise for our country. Our daughter now has a chance to be part of that tradition, a very exciting prospect!

Alex Smith

I sailed on Australia’s last fuel ship British Fidelity. Our crew was sacked and replaced with an exploited foreign crew. They now sail OUR fuels around OUR coast. Virtually all of Australia’s fuel is imported and transported by foreign crews. Labor’s Strategic Fleet will ensure we take back control of our coast and provide safe and secure delivery of our cargoes.

Liam Kelly

As a young 4th generation seafarer, it gives me hope knowing that Albo and Labor’s commitment to a strategic fleet of Australian ships would breathe life back into our domestic shipping industry.

Anthony Andrews

As the system stands right now, we don’t even have the option to compete for work against the low paid and often poorly trained foreign workforce currently employed on our coastal highways. We’ve been completely shut out. Australian men and women deserve the right to be employed in their own country. Only a Labor government has ever been willing to make that commitment to Australian seafarers.