The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Peter Dutton’s greatest hits might get him elected but he’s not immune to the bad democracy trap

The opposition leader recognises voters’ anxiety and pessimism. Yet his solutions may intensify these forces

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2025

NBN’s $3bn fibre revamp is great news but don’t Australians now care more about price than higher speeds?

The demise of NBN’s fibre-to-the-node technology is welcome but making the internet more affordable would have a much bigger impact

The Guardian - AU · Jan 13, 2025

Pollies draw up election blueprints as vote looms

With just a few months before Australians hit the polls, the major parties have their work cut out for them as they scramble to perfect their public images.

AAP · Jan 12, 2025

Hospital groups revealed for statewide health shake-up

How each of Victoria's 76 health services will be grouped together under a controversial plan to take a scalpel to system bureaucracy has been unveiled.

AAP · Jan 10, 2025

Anthony Albanese is already on the campaign trail. It signals the tough election battle ahead

It is an interesting fact that no sitting Australian prime minister since John Howard has led his or her party to more than one election victory.

The Conversation · Jan 9, 2025

More students to start 2025 in temporary classrooms

Figures suggest more than 13,000 demountable classrooms are used in NSW, Victorian and West Australian public schools alone.

AAP · Jan 9, 2025

Cost of living in mind as Labor clutches purse strings

Voters are crying out for more measures to combat the rising cost of living with a federal election looming as Labor preaches responsible economic management.

AAP · Jan 8, 2025

Cheap loans for firms to accelerate electric cars, utes

Cheap loans could save small and medium-sized businesses thousands in interest payments under a $50 million top-up aimed at reducing energy bills and emissions.

AAP · Jan 8, 2025

PM rounds up pre-election tour in cattle country

An early start to the political year has landed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in cattle country, where he has been spruiking the importance of the industry.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025

Coalition insists nuclear plan won't blow up economy

The federal opposition has slammed government analysis that suggests its nuclear energy calculations are based on a shrinking economy in five states.

AAP · Jan 7, 2025