The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor, aiming to end a decade in opposition at the March 23 election, is naive to think it can renegotiate the state's AFL deal, a former leader says.

AAP · Mar 9, 2024

'No silver bullet' for housing crisis, experts warn

Australia needs to build more than one million homes over the next five years, but experts and politicians are divided on how to get there.

AAP · Mar 8, 2024

The Liberal party does not have a ‘women problem’. Men are the problem

The party’s women continue to wring their hands in their support group chats, apoplectic with rage off the record, while soothing on it

The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2024

'Ashamed' police minister dismisses resignation call

Northern Territory police minister Brent Potter has apologised for a series of Facebook posts involving racist, sexist and homophobic slurs.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Labor will require companies who want government contracts to meet gender equality targets

Katy Gallagher announces businesses with more than 500 employees won’t get Australian government business without targets for their boards and workforces

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024

Level crossing pledge 'sacrificed' as budget woes bite

The Victorian government has trumpeted its signature level crossing removal program since coming to power - but it is facing delays on a future commitment.

AAP · Mar 7, 2024

Tesla quits major Australian auto lobby over its ‘false claims’ about government’s clean car policy

Tesla accused Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries of favouring car companies wanting to delay action on climate crisis, Guardian Australia revealed on Wednesday

The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2024

Relief for Aussies paying billions extra at the bowser

Car rental firms will help drive electric vehicles into the used car market under a policy package designed to stop Aussies paying too much for transport.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024

Labor pledges 12% superannuation on publicly funded paid parental leave

Plan designed to help close retirement savings gap between women and men is expected to cost $250m a year from July 2025

The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2024

Lambie defends 'no policy' stance in Tasmanian election

Tasmania's Liberal premier says the Jacqui Lambie Network has "no idea" as polling points to support for minor parties and independents at the election.

AAP · Mar 6, 2024