The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Kevin Rudd is Australia's next ambassador to US

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will head to Washington DC next year to take on the role as Australia's newest ambassador to the United States.

AAP · Dec 19, 2022

Hint on raising age as Vic parliament sits

Victoria's premier has indicated his government may act alone on raising the age of criminal responsibility as parliament opened with more than 40 newcomers.

AAP · Dec 19, 2022

Labor’s delay on public schools funding deal a ‘betrayal’ of disadvantaged students, advocates say

Australia’s education minister Jason Clare says government still committed to schools getting 100% ‘fair funding’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2022

Scott Morrison swept away by political tide as Anthony Albanese fights to fireproof 2023

Labor has enjoyed a honeymoon period with voters after their brutal rejection of Morrison’s government

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2022

Rail workers to Biden: We need sick days

Bernie Sanders, Rashida Tlaib and many union leaders join rail workers in protest over enforced contract

Salon · Dec 18, 2022

Vic opposition unveils new shadow cabinet

Victoria's opposition has unveiled its shadow cabinet after its loss to Labor, with several MPs elevated to the Liberal frontbench for the first time.

AAP · Dec 18, 2022

Former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese seeks Labor preselection in NSW seat of Monaro

Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese puts his hand up to be NSW Labor's Monaro candidate ahead of next year's state election after being approached by Chris Minns last year.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

NRL great joins Labor for NSW election

Former Canberra Raiders captain Terry Campese has put his hand up to represent Labor at the next NSW state election in the Nationals-held seat of Monaro.

AAP · Dec 17, 2022

Election of micro parties on preferences renews calls to change Victoria's 'broken' upper-house voting system

Micro party MPs with less than 3 per cent of the primary vote have been elected once again in Victoria's upper house, prompting renewed calls for the unique system to be scrapped.

ABC News · Dec 16, 2022

Broken promises can be toxic for governments, so axing the stage-three tax cuts could be right but risky

It’s going to be a tough call – one of many that await the Labor government in 2023

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2022