Anthony Albanese vows to ‘keep it real’ as he seeks good rapport with crossbench Prime minister says he will treat Peter Dutton with respect: ‘I never underestimate my opponents’ The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2022
Tough budget challenges ahead: Gallagher Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says there are serious challenges ahead for both the budget and the economy. AAP · May 29, 2022
Voters often invest their hopes in a new government, but the atmosphere feels more like relief With empathy and goodwill Anthony Albanese’s Labor government can end the inane climate wars The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2022
Priya Murugappan Called For The New Govt To ‘Make A Change To The Lives’ Of Every Refugee "All refugees are survivors. They need hope." Pedestrian.tv · May 27, 2022
Murugappan family to return to Biloela on bridging visas Tamil family can return to Queensland town while their immigration status is resolved, Labor’s Jim Chalmers says The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2022
Morning mail: Chalmers on cost of living crisis, Texas shooting response questioned, Ray Liotta dies Friday: New treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines how he plans to tackle a ‘cost of living crisis’. Plus: what is Sydney without sunshine? The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022
Jim Chalmers banks on capital spending to help ease cost-of-living crisis New treasurer says Labor is ‘not contemplating’ extending fuel excise cut or low and middle income tax offset The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2022
Grattan on Friday: Stellar first week for Anthony Albanese but tough months ahead Anthony Albanese had expected the election might be a week earlier than it was, because last Saturday would bump up against Tuesday’s Quad meeting in Tokyo. The Conversation · May 26, 2022
New cities, new statues and Stevie Nicks – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare? The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022
Memo to Labor: you need more tax, working out how much more is urgent The new government has inherited an extraordinarily difficult budget situation. The Conversation · May 25, 2022
Dutton says he's right person to lead Libs Peter Dutton says he could guide the Liberals to win the next election, while saying the party needs to be a broad church. AAP · May 25, 2022
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warns of ‘dire’ budget situation as inflation soars Labor says deficit could blow out further while accusing the Coalition of failing to disclose budgetary pressures The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022
The Loop: Calls for gun control after US mass shooting, and more Aussies eligible for fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop. ABC News · May 25, 2022
Jim Chalmers indicates ‘substantial progress’ on returning Murugappan family to Biloela Interim home affairs minister to discuss arrangements with PM to grant family visa and permit their return to Queensland town The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022
AAP · May 25, 2022 Progress on return of family to Biloela Progress on a case to enable members of a Tamil family to remain in Australia has been made since Labor was elected, the interim home affairs minister says.
The Conversation · May 25, 2022 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Treasurer Jim Chalmers on the 'spiky' parts of Australia's inflation problem New treasurer Jim Chalmers has been in multiple briefings since Sunday, and the message he sends in this podcast is that he is not going to try to gild the economic lily with the Australian community.
The Independent UK · May 25, 2022 Australia's government urges China to remove trade barriers Australia’s new government has urged China to lift trade sanctions if it wants to reset a bilateral relationship that plumbed new depths under the previous administration
ABC News · May 25, 2022 Federal Treasurer reasserts Labor will stick to plans to formally back minimum wage rise Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers has clarified that the new Labor government will formally advocate for workers on the minimum wage to get a pay rise.
AAP · May 24, 2022 Labor government hits ground running The prime minister will focus on his domestic agenda once he returns home from Tokyo but his ministry has already started work to fulfil key election promises.
The New Daily · May 24, 2022 From jobs to a federal ICAC, here are the top priorities for the new Labor government Labor's commitments are mixture of long-term (climate action), and more immediate proposals like holding a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
AAP · May 23, 2022 Labor to work with all countries in region Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the government will work with all countries in the region after China sent a congratulatory message to the new prime minister.
ABC News · May 23, 2022 Who are the other four Labor ministers sworn in on Monday? Anthony Albanese wasn't the only Labor member to be sworn into office on Monday — four of his senior colleagues and cabinet members were as well. Here's who they are.
AAP · May 23, 2022 Biloela family home "as soon as possible" Supporters of the Tamil family held in immigration detention believe their plight changed votes in Qld as the town of Biloela prepares to welcome them home.
AAP · May 23, 2022 Voters sick of party fights: Palaszczuk Queensland's premier says voters rejected the outgoing Morrison government's climate change policies and warned that voters are sick of adversarial politics.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022 Market response to Australia’s new Labor government will be ‘muted’, economists say Analysts say election of Albanese government will not ‘shift the dial’ on economic forecasts