The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Victorian budget 2023: big business, property investors and private schools targeted to pay state’s Covid debts

Victoria treasurer Tim Pallas unveils plan to cut up to 4,000 public service jobs and raise taxes on ‘those with an ability to pay’

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

‘Permanently temporary’ migrants are part of Australia. Labor must not fail them again

Protecting their rights must be put at the heart of migration reforms and not in the margins

The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2023

Tasmanian government ‘sold out’ state over AFL deal

Tasmania's Liberal government was plunged into minority earlier this month when two MPs quit citing concerns about a proposed $715 million stadium.

The New Daily · May 23, 2023

Tasmania's minority government to face stadium grilling

Tasmania's Liberal government was plunged into minority earlier this month when two MPs quit citing concerns about a proposed $715 million stadium.

AAP · May 22, 2023

The great Victorian budget mystery: who will repay its massive ‘Covid debt’?

For once the Andrews government has largely avoided major announcements ahead of Tuesday’s state budget

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

Teal MP Zoe Daniel issues challenge to the major parties on gambling

“Gambling advertising in Australia is at saturation level,” she said. “It's increased by more than 300 per cent in the last 10 or so years.”

The New Daily · May 22, 2023

Backlog of 40,000 defects plaguing Sydney train network, report finds

An interim report finds a backlog of almost 40,000 defects plaguing Sydney's "fragile" train network, and things are on track to get worse.

ABC News · May 22, 2023

Michelle Rowland warns ‘status quo isn’t good enough’ on gambling advertising

Communications minister says there is ‘serious’ community concern about ads as Zoe Daniel makes push for ban

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2023

Unpleasant budget looms as Victoria eyes soaring debt

There are not many pleasant ways for Victoria to bring its perilous financial position under control ahead of the state budget, a leading economist says.

AAP · May 22, 2023

Treasurer spruiks jobs market but cost of living bites

The treasurer says the Albanese government has overseen the strong jobs growth during its first year but the opposition says it has failed to tame inflation.

The New Daily · May 22, 2023