The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Stuart Robert: former minister and ally of Scott Morrison to retire, sparking byelection

Robert’s retirement means a second byelection test for Peter Dutton’s opposition, this time in the Queensland seat of Fadden

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2023

An ICAC evaluation of SA government grants is gathering steam. Here's what's happening

The anti-corruption watchdog's evaluation of South Australian government grants is going under the radar for now, but some in state parliament might be getting nervous.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Extra billions flowing into budget but real wages not tipped to grow for another year

Workers will have to wait another year before their wages outstrip the rising cost of living, according to Treasury forecasts to be released next week.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Jim Chalmers attacks ‘coalition of weirdos’ as Labor pushes Senate to vote on housing fund next week

Treasurer says budget will include ‘additional measures’ to help renters as Greens launch last-ditch bid to restart negotiations

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2023

Victorian Liberals' bitter infighting seems more and more likely to end up in court. Can Dutton stop it?

The crisis consuming the Victorian branch of the Liberal Party sounds a warning to centre-right parties that pursuing the culture wars now gripping the United States and other countries brings dangerous volatility. And little public support.

The Conversation · May 5, 2023

NSW Premier Chris Minns’ job offer to Nationals mate sparks fury and division in Coalition

A Nationals MP has been accused of contemplating treachery against the Coalition as he considers a lucrative role in the NSW parliament.

The New Daily · May 5, 2023

Biosecurity funding backlash ends honeymoon between farmers federation and federal Labor

The post-election honeymoon between the new federal government and the nation’s peak farm lobby is over, as Labor is set to unveil new charges on exports.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

Labor's Russell Wortley defends 'screaming and screeching' comment aimed at female Liberal MPs

A Labor MP has accused female Liberal politicians of "screaming and screeching" in SA parliament, in an exchange that left the women questioning whether the same accusation would have been made of a man.

ABC News · May 5, 2023

‘Enough is enough’: PM calls for Assange release

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is concerned for the mental health of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and there is no reason for him to stay in jail.

The New Daily · May 4, 2023

Sudanese refugees in immigration detention facing few prospects of being released

Sudanese-born men and women are estimated to make up about 10 per cent of people held in Australia's immigration detention facilities, and for most of them, there's little hope of leaving the gated compounds.

ABC News · May 4, 2023