Albanese win a 'big moment' for the nation Anthony Albanese has made his first appearance since becoming the new prime minister, meeting members of the public at a cafe in Sydney's inner west. AAP · May 21, 2022
Voters reject Labor's Kristina Keneally, Dai Le to take seat of Fowler at 2022 federal election The former NSW Premier looks set to be defeated by former Vietnamese refugee and grassroots political activist Dai Le, after voters turn against Labor. ABC News · May 21, 2022
'Thinking that the campaign was about them': Albanese calls out press pack The ABC's Leigh Sales has interviewed the Labor Leader the night before election day. The Canberra Times · May 20, 2022
Safe federal seat of Fowler turned battleground: Kristina Keneally and the mystery polling News Corp reports that polling shows independent Dai Le could win, but Keneally seems relaxed The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2022
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese pictured wearing scarves bearing symbol used by Hindu ultra-nationalist group VHP India Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have been photographed wearing saffron scarves bearing the symbol of a right-wing Hindu nationalist group from India that has been accused of orchestrating brutal attacks on Muslims and Christians. ABC News · May 19, 2022
Liberal MP Fiona Martin accuses Labor opponent Sally Sitou of 'desperate political games' over radio stoush Liberal MP Fiona Martin accuses her Labor opponent in the Sydney seat of Reid, Sally Sitou, of "desperate political games" in an ongoing stoush over an alleged racist comment made on radio yesterday. ABC News · May 12, 2022
Liberal MP Fiona Martin Denies Mixing Up Two Asian Australian Candidates During Debate Labor candidate Sally Sitou has expressed disappointment that the Liberal MP has "doubled down." Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2022
Liberal MP Fiona Martin denies mixing up Asian Australian candidates in debate with Sally Sitou In fiery candidates debate, Martin appears to refer to Vietnamese Australian lawyer Tu Le’s preselection loss to Kristina Keneally The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022
Independent Dai Le in with a chance against parachuted Kristina Keneally in safe Labor Western Sydney seat Popular local councillor Dai Le is keen to represent her community on the national stage but faces a tough battle against former premier and senator Kristina Keneally, who was parachuted into the seat held by Labor since its creation in 1984. ABC News · Apr 30, 2022
Home Affairs Minister rejects Labor's request for intelligence briefing following 'political interference' comments Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews dismisses demands from the Labor Party for an urgent intelligence briefing on the controversial security pact between China and Solomon Islands, after yesterday alleging the deal could have been timed to hurt the Coalition's electoral chances. ABC News · Apr 28, 2022
Australia’s foreign minister denounces China’s ‘secret’ security deal with Solomon Islands Marise Payne says other members of the ‘Pacific family’ share concerns but she rejects claims her government ‘dropped the ball’ in the region The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022
Labor ‘gravely concerned’ by Karen Andrews’ claim about potential China election interference Kristina Keneally says home affairs minister must clarify comments or brief Labor on intelligence reporting of foreign interference The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2022
Labor defends agricultural visa scheme as farmers brace for minimum wage rise Coalition says proposal would reduce workforce but opposition insists only changes are to source country of recruited workers The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022
Morrison silent on ‘red line’ for China as Labor continues attack over handling of the Pacific Coalition wants focus on the economy but prime minister remains mired in fallout over Solomon Islands The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2022
ABC News · Apr 26, 2022 Labor confirms it will recruit overseas doctors and nurses to fulfil health and aged care promises Labor leader Anthony Albanese admits the party will need to recruit overseas health workers as a "stopgap" measure, if elected, to meet its promise to increase the number of nurses in aged care.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022 Refugees resettled in New Zealand from Australia to be permanently banned from returning Government says refugees will be stopped at border, even if they have become New Zealand citizens
ABC News · Apr 19, 2022 Medicare, aged pensions and energy bills: Which scare campaigns should you be looking out for in this election? From a carbon tax to Medicare, energy bills and pensioner changes — the Coalition and Labor are both relying heavily on scare campaigns ahead of next month's poll.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2022 Factcheck: is Labor’s policy on asylum seekers and refugees any different to the Coalition’s? Boat turnbacks, offshore detention and third-country resettlement have bipartisan support. Does Labor differ at all from the government?
The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2022 Racism in Australia is about the structures that ensure non-white people don’t get a fair go The Towke allegations only serve to highlight that those who hold decision-making power in Australia look and sound like our prime minister
The Guardian - AU · Mar 31, 2022 Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened Follow all the day’s news
ABC News · Mar 30, 2022 AFP creates new task force ahead of federal election to protect politicians, candidates A dedicated police taskforce to protect politicians during the election campaign will be set up, following recent threats against several parliamentarians.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2022 Worst could be yet to come for flood-hit areas – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022 Disillusionment grows within Labor about the party’s commitment to cultural diversity Just months after Labor committed to increase cultural diversity, it is set to bypass three people of colour in the seat of Parramatta
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022 Concetta Fierravanti-Wells criticises ‘Liberal sisterhood’ for staying quiet on toxic culture in parliament Senator shares tribute to Kimberley Kitching in upper house, saying she believes Labor factional in-fighting contributed to her death
ABC News · Mar 28, 2022 Labor senator Kimberley Kitching remembered in teary parliamentary tribute The life and legacy of late Labor senator Kimberley Kitching is remembered by politicians across the divide in a special parliamentary tribute, with tearful colleagues describing her as a friend, patriot and warrior.