The Latest Breaking News from Labor

MPs cautious as threats and abuse rise over war in Gaza

A rise in death threats, abuse and office attacks have parliamentarians and authorities on higher alert for danger as the Gaza war frays community cohesion.

AAP · Jun 28, 2024

‘I’m like a fine wine connoisseur’: the vapers fuming at Australia’s tough new laws and lack of flavours

The so-called toughest vape laws in the world are unfair and might create a new black market, seasoned vapers say

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024

Albanese says ‘no place for extremism in Australia’ after teen allegedly enters MP’s office with ‘intention to kill’

Jordan Patten, 19, allegedly wrote a document in which he expressed a desire to attack Labor politicians before visiting Tim Crakanthorp’s office

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2024

Grattan on Friday: the Assange light and sound show overshadows government problems

As scripted political dramas go, Julian Assange’s (welcome) arrival in Canberra on Wednesday night would be hard to beat.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2024

Afternoon Update: mushroom gummies recalled after ‘disturbing’ hallucinations; Lehrmann told to pay $2m in costs; and chicken soup to restore the soul

Byron Bay manufacturer says consuming whole bag could ‘make people feel weird’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Labor’s build-to-rent bill knocked back in Senate as Coalition and Greens team up

Greens want 100% of build-to-rent properties to be affordable and Coalition says bill would just ‘give foreign fund managers a tax cut’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Penny Wong confirms some in Labor caucus ‘upset’ Fatima Payman crossed the floor on Palestine

Foreign minister and others say they had to argue internally for change on marriage equality, stressing importance of party unity

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024

Build-to-rent incentive plan hits opposition roadblock

The government's build-to-rent incentive program has been sent to an inquiry by the opposition and Greens despite a chronic shortage of rental homes.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Death and taxes: Victoria considers probate fee hike

The cost of finalising a dead loved one's estate in Victoria could rise by up to 580 per cent under the state government's preferred changes to probate fees.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Teenager charged with planning terrorist attack after allegedly entering NSW MP’s office with ‘intention to kill’

Labor MP for Newcastle Tim Crakanthorp said he and his staff were safe and unharmed after the ‘very serious incident’

The Guardian - AU · Jun 27, 2024