The Latest Breaking News from Labor

In parliament, opposition leader accuses Anthony Albanese of misleading the house by selectively quoting Australia’s spy boss Mike Burgess

The southern region will be a key election battlefield.

The Albanese government’s environmental reforms are likely to feature prominently on federal parliament’s agenda this week. A Senate inquiry into the long-awaited reforms is due to deliver its findings on Monday. Meanwhile, the Coalition is reportedly preparing to oppose the changes, potentially forcing Labor into negotiations with the Greens.

Lia Finocchiaro is promising to reinstate the use of spit-hoods on children in custody if elected chief minister at the Northern Territory election.

The party has made commitments for the region in an election pitch.

Authorities are investigating how 80 sheep died while in air transit to Indonesia over the weekend.

Letters to the editor

Australia Institute says 2% levy on gambling companies’ revenue would compensate for the loss of $240m in advertising spend

There’s a long track record of government subsidising traditional media – but patch-up jobs and sweetheart deals have reached the end of their useful lifespan