The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Geelong 'can't afford' to chip in for 2026 Commonwealth Games, councillor warns

A councillor from Victoria's second-biggest city warns Geelong will struggle to deliver on funding expectations for the upcoming Commonwealth Games, which will hold nine sports and the closing ceremony in the region.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Michael Pascoe: Why governments must meaningfully re-enter the housing market

Neither federal Labor nor the Coalition has any interest in dealing with the fundamentals underlying the housing crisis.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

Plan to 'future proof' Sydney with Metro: Perrottet

The premier has defended coalition metro plans for Sydney's west as a poll predicts a majority Labor victory at the looming 'nail-biter' NSW election.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Liberal forces planning to dump Bridget Archer before next election, veteran party adviser warns

Brad Stansfield says ‘politically crazy’ move is spurred by MP’s independent stance on range of issues

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Parties grilled over help for NSW’s ‘forgotten people’ at election forum

Financial pressures facing renters were at the heart a forum of more than 40 community groups from western Sydney.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

Labor could have unleashed a fiscal chainsaw massacre – instead it opted for a cautious hop on superannuation

The Albanese government has climbed on to the starter’s block for budget repair with its move on super tax breaks

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens leader Adam Bandt on trying to force Labor's hand on reform

Adam Bandt aspired to power-sharing with a Labor government. That was never going to happen but, possessing the major slice of the balance of power in the Senate, the Greens have considerable potential muscle – at least in theory.

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023

Dominic Perrottet rules out more privatisation if his government is re-elected

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet shuts down speculation his government will sell more public assets and completely ruled out privatisation if re-elected next month.

ABC News · Feb 28, 2023

Qld youth crime 'doesn't justify' rights override

Queensland's Human Rights Commission, Law Society and Bar Association have major concerns with proposed laws targeting children who commit crimes.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Coalition lagging on candidates ahead of NSW election

The coalition is yet to choose candidates for more than a dozen NSW electorates with less than a month to go until the state poll.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023