The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Suddenly, there’s talk about Labor reforming company tax. What did minister Ed Husic say, and what might actually work?

When politicians talk about business tax reform, and talk about using it to stimulate investment, they are usually referring to one of (or a mix of) three things:

The Conversation · May 29, 2024

ABC boss hits out at ‘vicious attacks’ on Tingle – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2024

Morning Mail: MPs condemn Israeli ‘war’ on ICC, Trump jury out, Delhi swelters in record 52.9C

Labor, independents and Greens stand up for the court amid Israel revelations; Trump compares himself to Mother Theresa as jury begins deliberations

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2024

Voters 'not convinced' on new Labor opposition leader

The first opinion polling since the Tasmanian election shows support for the new Labor opposition leader is below his predecessor.

AAP · May 29, 2024

Labor reverses course on ministerial ruling that saw criminals given visas

PM seeks to minimise fallout from revelation that dozens of visas were restored to non-citizens with criminal convictions facing deportation

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

View from The Hill: Albanese says cabinet ‘crafting an offer for the second term’ as Ed Husic ponders breaks for business

A few days ago, after yet more early election speculation, the prime minister was indicating he plans to run full term, which would put the election in May next year, with another budget before it.

The Conversation · May 28, 2024

PM eyes off second term ahead of election countdown

With under a year until the next election, Anthony Albanese says cabinet is looking at what it will offer to voters, setting up a cost-of-living showdown.

AAP · May 28, 2024

Peter Dutton tells colleagues Labor’s hate speech crackdown is a ‘trap’

Opposition leader labels proposed hate speech offence a Labor ‘wedge’ as negotiations falter on religious discrimination bill

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

Victorian watchdog to investigate allegations of bullying, sexual assault and harassment in parliament

Premier Jacinta Allan also announces changes to outer ministry, including introduction of parliamentary secretary for ‘men’s behaviour change’

The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2024

'Overdue' MP complaints body set to finally get legs

Laws to set up a body to investigate alleged misconduct by Victorian MPs have hit state parliament, with Premier Jacinta Allan admitting they are overdue.

AAP · May 28, 2024