The Latest Breaking News from Labor

FED:Labor stares down calls for carve-outs in tax reform

Controversial tax changes will be subject to a parliamentary inquiry as the Albanese government refuses to budge on key calls from business groups.

AAP · May 28

Labor’s JobSeeker reforms are a welcome step – but so far, fall short of a radical rebuild

The Albanese government has promised to undertake “once-in-a-generation” reforms of the government’s employment services system, which could affect the roughly one million Australians who access unemployment payments including JobSeeker.

The Conversation · May 28

FED:Labor hails controversial tax overhaul as 'for workers'

A major overhaul of how investments are taxed has been put before parliament as more opponents of the plan come forward.

AAP · May 28

Afternoon Update: Keating urges Labor to stand firm on CGT; inflation eases to 4.2%; and a dog shoots a woman

Former PM warns that exempting commercial assets from the changes would further ‘distort’ the economy

The Guardian - AU · May 27

Amanda Rishworth says jobseekers will no longer be forced to submit ‘endless’ pointless job applications

Welfare advocates say that while the reforms are a step in the right direction, the privatised employment services model has failed and should be torn up

The Guardian - AU · May 27

David Pocock criticises ‘bonkers’ situation facing podcasters over gambling ad reforms

Independent senator said Labor’s plan, which could require podcasts sponsored by betting companies to produce two versions of each program, is ‘totally unworkable’

The Guardian - AU · May 27

Labor MP Ali France Reported To AEC Over Enrolment Address Claims

Labor MP Ali France is defending her enrolment details as the AEC investigates a complaint about her registered address.

Pedestrian.tv · May 27

WA:Labor figure's accused killer returns to court

Brodie Jake Dewar's manslaughter case following the death of beloved Labor strategist Tim Picton has been committed to the Supreme Court.

AAP · May 27

Labor figure's accused killer returns to court

Brodie Jake Dewar's manslaughter case following the death of beloved Labor strategist Tim Picton has been committed to the Supreme Court.

AAP · May 27

Special poll has Labor barely winning majority as One Nation continues to gain

A special Redbridge poll that was mostly taken before the federal budget had Labor winning 76 of the 150 House of Representatives seats (a majority of one), with One Nation on 53 and the Coalition 12.

The Conversation · May 27