The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Murky waters surround federal salmon farm review

A federal assessment of salmon farming in a marginal federal seat continues despite law changes designed to ensure the future of the industry.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

Dutton dines out on voters' mortgage belt malcontent

Peter Dutton has visited a crisis support charity and a yum-cha restaurant in a push to drum up election support for the coalition in the outer suburbs.

AAP · Apr 30, 2025

Locked up for life? Unpacking South Australia’s new child sex crime laws

It’s election time, which means the age old “tough on crime” rhetoric is being heralded by many politicians aiming to score votes.

The Conversation · Apr 30, 2025

Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM

In a major speech days out from election day, Anthony Albanese has made the case that he is a safe pair of hands during a time of global upheaval.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Full steam ahead for cash rate cut as inflation settles

Mortgage-holders are poised to bank an interest rate cut within weeks despite the latest inflation reading coming in slightly higher than expected.

AAP · Apr 29, 2025

Conservative son of a ‘leftist firebrand’ takes on a former dolphin trainer in Labor’s most marginal WA seat

The previously safe Liberal electorate of Tangney fell to Labor’s Sam Lim – a former dolphin trainer – in the red wave of 2022. Now Howard Ong is fighting to win it back

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025

Status quo or a salmon revolution? Anything could happen in Tasmania’s five crucial seats

Labor and the Liberals each hold one seat by a tiny margin and one more comfortably. But none is a sure thing – and a long-shot independent is aiming for a huge upset

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025

Leaked document shows two threatened species could be wiped out at Middle Arm development site

Exclusive: Conservation advocates say assessment shows controversial NT project ‘shouldn’t get past the starting gun’

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025

Labor maintains clear lead in all polls and is likely to win election

Labor leads by between 52–48 and 53–47 in four new national polls from Resolve, Essential, Morgan and DemosAU. While Labor’s vote slumped from a high 55.5–44.5 in Morgan to 53–47, such a slide hasn’t been seen in any other poll. Labor remains the likely winner of the election this Saturday.

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2025

Election Diary: Albanese will be encouraged by ‘Trump’ effect in helping Canadian Liberals to victory

Labor will be encouraged by the Liberals’ victory in Canada’s election, undoubtedly much helped by US President Donald Trump.

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2025