The Latest Breaking News from Labor

In a surprise move, the Coalition has announced it will vote against Labor’s bill to cap international student numbers. This follows previous Coalition comments saying it would work with universities to “put a cap on foreign students”.

Labor shuts down a bid by independent MP Kate Chaney to send proposed reforms to an inquiry

Parliament is set to consider up to 30 pieces of legislation in the final two sitting weeks of the year — if it can find time between the valedictory speeches of retiring politicians…

Labor government not acting in good faith over climate, say Pacific neighbours; Wallabies triumph in Cardiff

A number of politicians are farewelling the parliament ahead of their retirement next year, as Labor and the coalition look to end the year on a high note.

Minor party’s offer, which includes ban on native-forest logging, represents its second concession on stalled legislation in less than a week

The Albanese government, anxious to prevent a dash from cash by businesses, says it will mandate that they must accept it for essential items.

ALP denies reforms rushed into parliament are designed to target Simon Holmes à Court and Clive Palmer

A byelection occurred on Saturday in the South Australian Liberal-held state seat of Black. With all election day votes counted, Labor gained Black by a 60.6–39.4 margin over the Liberals, a 13.3% swing to Labor since the 2022 state election. Primary votes were 46.5% Labor (up 8.4%), 32.3% Liberals (down…