The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced

Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.

AAP · Jan 18, 2024

Renewed calls for Labor to ditch work for the dole scheme as major charity walks away

Brotherhood of St Laurence will no longer take part, saying program is ‘not in the best interests of people who are unemployed’

The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2024

Victorian Labor at odds with federal party on industrial relations bill

State treasurer Tim Pallas warns amendments will encourage unions to refuse to bargain as he seeks meeting with Tony Burke

The Guardian - AU · Jan 17, 2024

Renters know they are the losers in Australia’s housing system – and as their anger rises, so will their protest vote

The Greens are looking to recruit a generation of young people who have been utterly failed by successive governments

The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2024

If Albanese wants to keep voters onside he needs to deliver on his cost-of-living promises – and soon

Despite helping ease living costs in 2023, the Labor government shouldn’t wait too long in the new year to show voters there’s more help on the way

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024

Australian Open: Victorian premier defends $100m Tennis Australia bailout during Covid pandemic

Jacinta Allan says event is a ‘key anchor’ on the state’s major events calendar and is worth millions to the economy

The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024

Freshwater national poll holds steady at a 50--50 tie between Labor and the Coalition as Trump set for big win in Iowa caucus

A national Freshwater poll for The Sunday Telegraph had a 50–50 tie between Labor and the Coalition, unchanged from a Freshwater poll for The Financial Review in mid-December.

The Conversation · Jan 15, 2024

Corporate Australia winning at climate 'double-speak'

Companies and industry bodies have been accused of putting climate targets at risk with public relations spin about going green while backing dirty business.

AAP · Jan 14, 2024

Morning Mail: Danes celebrate coronation, concerns for children in Cairns custody, Djokovic survives Open scare

King Frederik and Queen Mary take the throne after Margrethe abdicates

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2024

Fate of duck hunting in Victoria hangs in the balance as deadline looms for government decision

State Labor MPs are being polled by minister on ‘controversial issue’ after parliamentary inquiry recommending 2024 ban

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14, 2024