The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.

AAP · Oct 12, 2024

Labor pitches $365m for 50 new GP clinics to woo voters

Two weeks out from election day, Queensland Labor has made a bold pitch to open 50 bulk-billing GP clinics as the opposition eyes a new dam in the southeast.

AAP · Oct 12, 2024

After 23 years of Labor, independents could be kingmaker in tense ACT election battle

Some progressive voters have change on their mind – but they don’t want an ‘it’s time’ effect to unwind wins on climate, voluntary assisted dying and abortion

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024

Sky News’ Sharri Markson tells Benjamin Netanyahu Labor is ‘hostile’ to Israel in ‘confidential’ meeting

Markson says sit-down with Israel’s PM like meeting ‘Winston Churchill during his fight against the Nazis’. Plus: News Corp reprints cartoon found to be offensive

The Guardian - AU · Oct 11, 2024

Sleight of hand concern over gambling ban commitment

A leading advocate for Australian gambling reform has warned against any attempt to water down a response to a landmark report recommending a betting ad ban.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Morning Mail: platforms could escape social media age ban, mortgage rates ease, Nadal to retire

Sites will be asked to show that they pose a ‘low risk’ of harm to children; expectation of rate cuts prompts lenders to lower rates

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024

NSW police union pushes back at premier’s suggestion pro-Palestine protests divert resources from crime

Police association boss says vast majority of officers at weekend rally were ‘doing user-pay or cancelled rest day’ shifts

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024

Social media platforms with ‘low risk of harm to children’ could escape Albanese government age ban

Communications minister Michelle Rowland says ‘likely’ changes to Online Safety Act ‘will place onus on platforms, not parents or young people’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024

Grattan on Friday: Oil prices could be where the Middle East crisis collides with Australia’s cost-of-living crisis

Angry, accusatory partisan exchanges over the Middle East war have dominated federal politics this week. But for most ordinary voters the issue remains “over there”.

The Conversation · Oct 10, 2024

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

AAP · Oct 10, 2024