The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Australia’s government strengthens grip with by-election win

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese won a historic victory at a by-election in the state of Victoria, becoming the first government in more than 100 years to take a district off the opposition outside a national vote.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

The Libs Have Lost Yet Another Federal Seat After Labor Wins Historic Aston By-Election In Vic

“All they do is lose lose lose, no matter what” — DJ Khaled, probably.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 1, 2023

Labor's stymied $10b housing fund could be revived soon

Federal Labor minister Ed Husic says a housing fund hasn't been abandoned after the government failed to secure the votes needed to get it passed in the Senate.

AAP · Apr 1, 2023

Labor's unexpected Aston win is body blow for Dutton

The rout of the Liberals in Aston is a disaster for Peter Dutton.

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2023

Aston byelection: Labor achieves once-in-a-century victory capturing Liberal heartland seat

Labor secures first win at a byelection by a government from an opposition since 1920 as senior Liberals play down implications for Peter Dutton’s leadership

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Wipeout beckons for Liberals after Aston byelection and the problem is not just Peter Dutton

The historic loss for the Liberal party also represents an opportunity to alter course on key issues such as the Indigenous voice and climate policy

The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2023

Labor wins Aston byelection; NSW election and Trump polling updates

With 44% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Aston federal byelection, the ABC has Labor expected to win by 53.4-46.6 over the Liberals, a 6.3% swing to Labor from the 2022 general election. This includes ordinary election day votes only, no pre-polls or postals.

The Conversation · Apr 1, 2023

ABC declares win for Labor’s Mary Doyle in historic Aston by-election

Labor will claim the federal seat of Aston in a historic by-election win that has dealt a blow to the Liberal Party and leader Peter Dutton.

The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023

Labor's Mary Doyle snatches historic victory in Aston by-election in Melbourne's outer east

Labor has claimed victory in the federal seat of Aston, the first time in more than a century that a government has won a seat from the opposition at a by-election.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2023

NSW Labor falls just short of an absolute majority after Libs squeak home in two seats

The newly-elected NSW Labor government will not secure a majority in parliament, with counting in three close seats pushing two into Liberal territory. A

The New Daily · Apr 1, 2023