The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Homelessness – the other housing crisis politicians aren’t talking about

Measures to tackle homelessness in Australia have been conspicuously absent from the election campaign.

The Conversation · Apr 16, 2025

Lambie says Russia-Indonesia matter ‘overblown’ by Dutton – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2025

More bulk billing is fine. But what the health system really needs this election is genuine reform

Worrying signs are emerging about aspects of Australia’s health system, which will require the attention of whoever wins the May election.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025

Muslim advocacy group to preference Greens above Labor in some seats despite disagreement on religious freedom

Muslim Votes Matter concerned about policy preventing religious schools from discriminating against teachers or students

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2025

Property price stance not safe as houses for leaders

As they aim to win over first homebuyers, party leaders have tried to strike a delicate balance in not spooking existing owners on property values.

AAP · Apr 15, 2025

Labor surges to 7-point lead in Resolve poll, and has sizeable leads in two other national polls

There’s been a significant turnaround in the national polls ahead of the 2025 federal election, with the momentum now moving firmly in Labor’s direction.

The Conversation · Apr 15, 2025

Eat the rich: Greens to tax billionaires to feed kids

Every Australian public school student would get a free meal under a Greens plan that would be funded by taxing billionaires and corporations.

AAP · Apr 15, 2025

Buoyed PM touts Aussie values not 'Americanised' health

The prime minister has talked up his personal connection to Medicare as he defends Labor's slender hold on one battleground seat.

AAP · Apr 15, 2025

The Coalition has attacked the teals for voting with the Greens in parliament. What does the data show?

Highlighting the simple correlation between voting records of teals and Greens ignores much of the context

The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2025

Morning Mail: Cracks in Liberals’ nuclear story, Trump doubles down on deportation, Katy Perry in space

Victorian party leader distances himself from Coalition policy as poll points to increased Labor lead

The Guardian - AU · Apr 14, 2025