The Latest Breaking News from Labor

This blog is now closed

Labor’s historic election victory means the Albanese government has a rare opportunity to pursue a big, bold reform agenda. The scale of the victory all but guarantees a third term in office after the next election in 2028, and entrenches Anthony Albanese’s authority as prime minister.

After a landslide election win, there will never be a better chance to shake off old policy impasses and deliver a more ambitious plan for the environment

The declining power of the Murdoch press is part of the wider story of the waning influence of mainstream media

With 78% of enrolled voters counted, the ABC is calling 85 of the 150 House of Representatives seats for Labor, 39 for the Coalition, zero for the Greens and 10 for all Others, with 16 still undecided. The Poll Bludger has Labor ahead in 94 seats, the Coalition in 41,…

Anthony Albanese is first Australian prime minister in decades to win a second straight term

Anthony Albanese will have a great array of MPs to choose from when he forms his next frontbench, but a decision on its makeup won't be made immediately.

It took an election win, but Anthony Albanese on Monday finally received that much-awaited phone call from US President Donald Trump.

Fiery Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie's near-decade of serving on the cross bench may be coming to an end as she battles a familiar name for a final spot.