The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Labor’s tax deal with the Greens will close a superannuation ‘loophole’. What is changing and who is affected?

Self-managed super funds will be barred from borrowing to invest in residential property, in a move welcomed by some economists

The Guardian - AU · Jun 25

Coalition blames tax reform for social cohesion decline

Measures to scrap negative gearing and pare back capital gains discounts have passed parliament despite strong resistance.

AAP · Jun 25

Veteran compensation to be made 'simpler' under changes

A number of reforms to how veterans and their families access compensation will soon take effect under one of the biggest shake ups in decades.

AAP · Jun 25

Morning Mail: bird flu risk to 150 native species, France roasts in heatwave, Ronaldo record

Federal government analysis points to ‘very high risk’ to unique wildlife; 40 people have drowned in France as high temperatures hit Europe

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

Death or divorce: owners could miss out on tax breaks

The federal government is being accused of a crucial oversight as it tries to ram its overhaul of taxes on investments through parliament.

AAP · Jun 23

'Not sugar hits': cost-of-living package under fire

A state government launching a post-budget sell has come under fire over a cost of living package that critics say doesn't make a difference to families.

AAP · Jun 23

NSW budget winners and losers: commuters, gambling operators and shark control

Public transport users and coal miners are among the winners in NSW Labor’s 2026 budget, while NDIS participants and gun owners are among the losers

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

Afternoon Update: Labor and Greens reach tax deal; Karl Stefanovic embraces far-right activist; and World Cup’s biggest stars shine

The Greens have agreed a deal to support the Albanese government’s negative gearing and capital gains tax changes

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

Pauline Hanson says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay

One Nation leader says she isn’t suggesting Australia get rid of taxpayer-funded parental leave entitlements

The Guardian - AU · Jun 23

One Nation’s surge continues in polls as Andy Burnham set to become next UK PM

In two federal polls that were partly taken after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, One Nation’s surge continued, gaining two points on primary votes in both the DemosAU and Morgan polls, to reach 30% and 31.5% respectively.

The Conversation · Jun 23