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“Labor should not be about creating monuments on hills or statues in parks. Labor's monuments and statues are when a young person can find a job, when a person with disability can get access to the ordinary life that others take for granted.” quote by Bill Shorten
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“Labor should not be about creating monuments on hills or statues in parks. Labor's monuments and statues are when a young person can find a job, when a person with disability can get access to the ordinary life that others take for granted.”

Bill Shorten

About This Quote

Source Speech: Australian Parliament, 2020

Labor should create opportunities for all, not just symbolic monuments.

In simple terms: Focus on real jobs and accessibility over statues.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize inclusive employment and access.

Themes

equality social justice employment

Mood

hopeful determined optimistic

Type

policy advocacy

When to use this quote

  • job creation
  • disability access
  • urban planning
  • community development
  • social welfare

Key Concepts

public policy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we measure the impact of inclusive policies?
  • What symbols truly reflect societal values?
A Different Perspective

Statues can inspire but do not solve systemic inequality.

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