Albanese has COVID but only one real headache – and the stakes are high for your budget Anthony Albanese needs to bring premiers on board with a government plan to tame skyrocketing energy bills. The New Daily · Dec 6, 2022
Federal Labor prepared to compensate states in effort to drive down energy bills Commonwealth to compensate states for imposing cap on coal prices, treasurer says, meaning bill relief for Australian households in first half of 2023 The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
City development set for national overhaul Cities, suburbs and regions could be developed with a more nationally-consistent flavour, with the federal government to roll out a major policy overhaul. AAP · Dec 6, 2022
Anthony Albanese says postponing energy market meeting with premiers won’t delay power price relief The prime minister, who is isolating with Covid, says putting off national cabinet by two days will not affect timing of proposed intervention The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
Matt Kean urges federal Liberals to support Indigenous voice to parliament NSW treasurer says referendum is an ‘opportunity to unite the nation’ and the party’s backing would ensure broad support for yes vote The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2022
Australia delays energy price talks after PM contracts COVID The Australian government on Tuesday delayed a key meeting of federal and state leaders called to discuss measures to contain soaring power prices after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19. Reuters · Dec 5, 2022
PM to meet virtually with state colleagues National cabinet is set to meet virtually after the in-person meeting was delayed when Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
Paul Bongiorno: Albanese is heading in the right direction – the same can’t be said of Dutton Peter Dutton is placing great store on Albanese and Labor failing to deliver on promises to have the Coalition back in power after one term. The New Daily · Dec 5, 2022
Papua New Guinea can’t afford Australia and US standoff with China, James Marape warns PNG prime minister tells west ‘your enemy is not our enemy’ as he tries to steer clear of geopolitical struggle gripping the Pacific The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022
Labor review says Scott Morrison’s unpopularity ‘single most significant factor’ behind election win Election campaign review also warns party risks losing outer suburban seats in Melbourne to independents unless lessons learned The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tests positive for COVID, to work from home Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is isolating at Kirribilli House in Sydney after testing positive for COVID-19 for a second time this year. ABC News · Dec 5, 2022
Labor admits to federal election mistakes Anthony Albanese guided Labor to victory at the federal election but a post-mortem review has identified several areas where the party could have done better. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
Australia PM tests positive for COVID, to work from home Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday afternoon and would work from home while isolating. Reuters · Dec 5, 2022
Power talks off as PM struck with COVID-19 An important meeting with state premiers over soaring energy prices has been postponed after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese tested positive for COVID-19. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
AAP · Dec 5, 2022 Gale calls on govt to support Tas AFL team Richmond boss Brendon Gale wants the federal government to tip in for Hobart's proposed new stadium to help ensure Tasmania is granted an AFL licence.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022 Albanese postpones energy market intervention meeting with states after testing positive for Covid PM urges state and territory leaders to agree to cooperative intervention to halt climbing electricity prices
AAP · Dec 5, 2022 PM eyes security ties on trip to PNG Australia is looking to clinch a security deal with Papua New Guinea when the prime minister visits for top-level talks on a range of issues.
AAP · Dec 5, 2022 First flood warning for Renmark residents The South Australian State Emergency Service has issued its first specific flood warning for residents in Renmark as Murray River water levels continue to rise.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2022 What is the Indigenous voice to parliament, how would it work, and what happens next? Here’s what we know so far about how the Albanese government hopes to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution via a referendum
The Conversation · Dec 4, 2022 Labor retains big lead in Newspoll as Albanese's ratings jump; Victorian election update A federal Newspoll, conducted November 30 to December 3 from a sample of 1,508, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, unchanged from the post-budget Newspoll in late October. Primary votes were 39% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (steady), 6% One Nation (steady), 1% UAP (steady) and 8% for…
ABC News · Dec 4, 2022 Anthony Albanese aware states may demand compensation if Commonwealth imposes coal price caps Anthony Albanese says he understands the states' concerns that introducing a price cap on coal may hurt their royalties, but something must be done to lower energy prices.
The New Daily · Dec 4, 2022 SA premier fights for nuclear energy as states seek power fix A state premier is preparing to make some powerful enemies over their "ill-founded" opposition to nuclear energy. South Australian Premier Peter
AAP · Dec 4, 2022 Nuclear off table as states seek power fix Federal and state Labor heavyweights are going toe-to-toe on nuclear energy, with the SA premier suggesting safety concerns are overblown.
AAP · Dec 4, 2022 Newspoll shows lift for Labor and Albanese Labor leader Anthony Albanese has enjoyed a surge in support as preferred prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2022 Teal voters are more likely to be Labor-leaning than conservative, study finds Majority were not disaffected Coalition supporters and voted tactically to defeat incumbents, according to report