The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

With only four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets on track to be met, a range of senators put forward different ideas on how best to address Indigenous inequity.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Liberals elect new deputy leader in Western Australia

Farmer and former journalist Steven Martin has been elected as deputy leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party.

AAP · Feb 28, 2024

Former NSW government accused of ‘pork barrelling at public’s expense’ after scathing audit

The $5bn post-pandemic spending program ‘not informed by robust research or analysis’ auditor general finds

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2024

Deal allows police to march in parade – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024

Australian voters are increasingly driven by issues rather than party loyalty – and that’s bad news for the old political order

Climate crisis deniers beware! These days, the environment and other traditionally left-leaning issues are more likely to be front of mind when Australians – young and old – head to the polls

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024

Muslim peak bodies in NSW and Victoria reject invitations to premiers’ iftar dinners

Exclusive: Australian National Imams Council and Islamic Council of Victoria say they will not attend Ramadan events amid ‘frustration’ in Muslim communities over response to Gaza conflict

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2024

Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass

Low and middle income earners are guaranteed bigger tax cuts after changes championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cleared federal parliament.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024

Majority of Australians support Gaza ceasefire: poll

A vast majority of Australians back a ceasefire in Gaza and support stronger action from the federal government, according to a poll.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024

Labor targeted by 'misinformation' attack ahead of vote

Anthony Albanese has lashed out at a "misinformation" campaign against Labor as opponents temper expectations of an unlikely by-election win for the coalition.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024

Morning Mail: big gender pay gaps revealed, Coalition pulls ahead in poll, police told to sit out Mardi Gras

Landmark data paints stark picture of gulf at leading companies; Anthony Albanese sees trustworthiness fall in latest voter survey

The Guardian - AU · Feb 26, 2024