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2 parties on the left of the Dutch political spectrum have agreed to join forces ahead of election

Members of two left-leaning Dutch political parties have overwhelmingly voted to join forces as prepare for a November general election

The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023

Vale Simon Crean: a true believer in the Labor Party

On reflection, Simon Crean was probably the first domino to fall in a certain madness that seized Labor during the Howard era and presaged a decade of turmoil that only settled down under Bill Shorten’s leadership (2013-19).

The Conversation · Jun 26, 2023

Between nostalgia and amnesia: the legacy of Julia Gillard as PM, 10 years after her ousting

On June 26 2013, as she fronted the press gallery in Canberra after her removal as leader of the Labor Party, Julia Gillard was determined not to cry. In her prime ministerial resignation speech, she asked not for pity, but rather for a meaningful national conversation about gender and politics,…

The Conversation · Jun 25, 2023

Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti endorsed by WA Labor as premier and deputy, with David Michael joining cabinet

Former City of Stirling councillor David Michael becomes the WA government's newest cabinet member, as Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are formally chosen to lead the state Labor party.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2023

After 24 hours of drama, Roger Cook becomes the next premier of Western Australia

With the withdrawal of his principal challengers and the implicit endorsement from key factions within the Labor party, Roger Cook will become Western Australia’s 31st premier. We can expect final endorsement from the Labor caucus and a formal swearing-in from the WA governor in the coming days.

The Conversation · May 31, 2023

Roger Cook to hit the ground running as new WA premier, as opposition slams union influence

Roger Cook has hit the ground running, gaining the approval of Labor's right faction today to confirm his endorsement as WA's next premier.

ABC News · May 31, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Labor's national conference looms but the party's rank and file has lost its bite

Stuart Robert, one of the ministers involved in the notorious Robodebt scheme, can anticipate some sharp criticism when the royal commission’s findings come. Robert won’t be able to avoid the flak, but he has made sure he is out of parliament before it lands.

The Conversation · May 25, 2023

Michael Pascoe: The ‘A’ in ALP stands for Albanese

Something rather important has been overlooked in the first anniversary of the election – Anthony Albanese’s takeover of the Labor Party.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Jim Chalmers wants a truly independent RBA. He should be careful what he wishes for

Might Jim Chalmers have forgotten Labor Party history?

The Conversation · May 3, 2023

Hell hath no fury like a former PM – but it wasn't always so

In a television interview with Phillip Adams in 1999, Paul Keating remarked that he retained much influence on the international stage.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023