The Latest Breaking News from Labor

NSW politicians rush to offer trans views

Members of the NSW government and opposition have been scrambling to air their opinions on trans women in sport.

AAP · Apr 20, 2022

Federal Labor pledges to scrap compulsory income management if it wins the election

Federal Labor will make the controversial basics card optional within the first term of government if it wins the election next month, making a commitment that any broad-based income management should be voluntary.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Labor takes top spot in first election debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have faced off in their first debate with Labor claiming victory.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022

Scott Morrison fends off claim Solomon Islands-China pact is worst foreign policy failure since 1945

Prime minister defends Canberra’s ‘calibrated’ approach to Honiara and tries to turn criticism back on Labor

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022

Change of government would present ‘great opportunity’ in fight to free Julian Assange, his father says

John Shipton, father of the WikiLeaks founder, says ‘of course things would change’ if Labor were elected in May

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022

WA premier McGowan in COVID-19 isolation

Western Australia's premier says he will spend seven days isolating at home after one of his family members tested positive to COVID-19.

AAP · Apr 20, 2022

David Speirs extends olive branch to former Liberal MPs, as Bragg voters prepare for third election

South Australia's new Opposition Leader leaves open the possibility of luring MPs facing corruption charges back to the Liberal fold, as the party faces the challenge of having to retain a blue-ribbon seat at a by-election triggered by the former deputy premier.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Factcheck: has the Coalition really ruled out industrial relations changes that could cut pay?

Labor is on the attack over PM’s ambiguous stance on changing better-off-overall test in omnibus bill

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022

Labor and Coalition turn federal election campaign focus to industrial relations

Both parties renew a debate over industrial relations, with the Coalition vowing to double the fines imposed on unions that break the law and Labor arguing the Coalition's proposed changes to penalty rates and overtime will leave some workers worse off.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2022

Labor and Coalition election clash over coal and emissions

The election, climate change and coal

Newcastle Herald · Apr 20, 2022