The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Almost nine in 10 Australians support plan to outlaw lies in political advertising, poll shows

Australia Institute survey a boost to Labor legislation to tackle misinformation ahead of next federal election

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Australia cannot be ‘passive bystanders’ in a war between US and China, Richard Marles says

Defence minister says consequences of a conflict over Taiwan are ‘so grave’ and says status of island must be ‘arrived at peacefully’

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Labor senator says Australians ‘will not let go’ of Indigenous reconciliation as Albanese under pressure to outline plan B

Government will regroup after speaking with Indigenous communities ‘about where too next’, Jana Stewart says

The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2023

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Afternoon Update: Biden to visit Israel; RBA’s rate rise warning; and rating Australian olive oils

The US president’s visit will come amid growing concerns the Israel-Hamas war could spiral into a regional conflict

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

‘A room of 30 children’: review of NSW Liberals’ election loss blames infighting and delayed preselections

Coalition could still return to power in four years if key reforms are adopted, party room told

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

Indigenous Australians supported Voice referendum by large margins; Labor retains large Newspoll lead

With 79% of enrolled voters counted nationally, “no” has won the Voice referendum by a 60.7–39.3 margin. “No” has easily won in every state and territory except the ACT.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023

Victorian MPs to dodge scrutiny for past bad behaviour

Victorian MPs accused of inappropriate behaviour and misconduct will be probed by a parliamentary integrity commission, but it won't have retrospective powers.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Country NSW faces wait for drug-user units in hospitals

Specialised units will be set up in Sydney to cater for those undergoing acute drug- or alcohol-induced disturbances, but regional NSW facilities are on hold.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Dutton and Marles send mixed signals over next step in reconciliation amid referendum fallout

Opposition leader says symbolic recognition in constitution is still Coalition policy but it will be ‘some time’ before a new referendum

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023