The Latest Breaking News from Labor

'Should be nervous': Liberal leader revels in poll win

Despite being dogged by a defamation trial, Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto has inched ahead of Premier Jacinta Allan as preferred state leader.

AAP · Nov 13, 2024

Canada Labor Minister Intervenes To End Port Lockouts

Canada's labor minister intervenes to end lockouts at major ports, aiming to restore operations and prevent economic damage.

Top News · Nov 12, 2024

Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games'

Peter Dutton backs a woman's right to access abortion services, and has hit out at attempts to "play games" with a state-based issue.

AAP · Nov 12, 2024

Political donations ban in SA 'will increase handouts'

The SA government has secured support for its ban on political donations, but a democracy expert says it will lead to huge handouts for political parties.

AAP · Nov 12, 2024

Trump scepticism 'more widespread than admitted'

Former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr is casting doubt on the genuineness of public comments from ministers downplaying the impacts of a Trump presidency.

AAP · Nov 12, 2024

Former Tasmanian Labor leader eyes off federal tilt

Rebecca White, who led Tasmanian Labor to three state elections, will stand for the party in the electorate of Lyons at the next federal poll.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

Australia to pursue AI and social media regulation despite any Trump administration opposition, MP says

When asked about Elon Musk’s objection to regulation, Ed Husic says government will ‘do what we have to do’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 11, 2024

WA premier seeks advice about a possible early federal poll clashing with state election

Western Australian Labor premier Roger Cook has  asked for advice about  the implications of a possible March federal election clashing with the state poll.  

The Conversation · Nov 11, 2024

Coalition retains narrow Newspoll lead as Dutton gains; where Democrats may have erred in US election

A national Newspoll, conducted November 4–8 from a sample of 1,261, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, unchanged since the previous Newspoll in early October. Primary votes were 40% Coalition (up two), 33% Labor (up two), 11% Greens (down one), 5% One Nation (down two) and 11% for all Others…

The Conversation · Nov 10, 2024

Morning Mail: Chalmers warns of Trump effect on economy, Ukraine drones target Moscow, EV sales falter

Treasurer cautions that Republican leader’s second term will affect the Australian economy

The Guardian - AU · Nov 10, 2024