The Latest Breaking News from Labor

'Politicisation': MP's lawyer fumes over assault arrest

Arresting a federal politician at his home rather than simply issuing a court summons shows the MP is unfairly being made an example of, his lawyer claims.

AAP · Jul 30

Chasing unpaid wages is slow and expensive. Is a new Fair Work Court the answer?

At Labor’s national conference last week, the Albanese government said it would establish a new federal Fair Work Court to provide “simpler, fairer and faster” resolution of workplace disputes.

The Conversation · Jul 29

I’m running against the prime minister to stand up to a system that has facilitated the success of Pauline Hanson

I refuse to allow a cynical outlook of politics to infect our country, which is why I’m standing as an independent in Anthony Albanese’s seat of Grayndler

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet

Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.

AAP · Jul 28

Royal commission into Victorian construction sector could boost Labor’s chances at state election, expert says

Commission promised by new premier would be an ‘important signal’ for voters that the government was acting on alleged corruption

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

Ben Carroll will want to distance himself from Jacinta Allan’s unpopularity – but will that be enough to save Victorian Labor?

Another female politician has fallen to opinion polls and factional leaders as the spectre of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation hovers over all

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

Anger at Labor as Rex Patrick faces potential six-figure legal fee if he loses Aukus documents battle

Australian government insists legal costs should be paid by former senator as FoI fight escalates

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

After 48 hours of acrimony, Ben Carroll’s U-turn for the ages needs to set Victoria on a new course

The newly minted premier must convince voters that he doesn’t represent more of the same

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

After a decade leading the ACTU, what is the legacy of Sally McManus and Michele O'Neil?

Australia’s union movement, representing around 1.6 million workers, will have two new leaders by the end of this year, in a surprise move only revealed to key union figures on Monday.

The Conversation · Jul 28

From Kmart to premier: Ben Carroll's political rise

Victoria's new premier rose from humble beginnings as a retail worker to become a lawyer, adviser and Labor player.

AAP · Jul 28