Labor leader Anthony Albanese spoke in Launceston on the first official day of the federal election on Monday, April 11 2022. <br /><br />He promised $2.5 million to establish centres for children with hearing loss issues in Launceston and Hobart.<br /><br />Tasmanian kids struggling with hearing loss will have access to expert care and support under a Labor plan to open two new Shepherd Centres for hearing impaired children in Tasmania.