The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Australia’s lost influence in Pacific on display in Solomon Islands-China deal, Anthony Albanese says

Labor leader says poor emissions reductions targets and cuts to foreign aid have broken trust with Pacific countries

The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2022

Labor to boost regional internet speeds

A Labor government would drive fibre deeper into regional areas, giving millions more homes and businesses internet speeds of up to 100mbps.

AAP · Mar 28, 2022

Labor senator Kimberley Kitching remembered in teary parliamentary tribute

The life and legacy of late Labor senator Kimberley Kitching is remembered by politicians across the divide in a special parliamentary tribute, with tearful colleagues describing her as a friend, patriot and warrior.

ABC News · Mar 28, 2022

Australian budget 2022: Coalition unveils $17.9bn pre-election cash splash on road and rail projects

Largest new spending is $3.1bn for Melbourne Intermodal Terminal with package also allocating $140m for a regional road safety program

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2022

Morrison wins battle to head off rank-and-file preselections, as government readies to deliver vote-bait budget

Scott Morrison finally got his way at the weekend when the Liberal federal executive agreed to candidates for several key NSW seats being picked by a three-person committee rather than the rank and file having their say.

The Conversation · Mar 27, 2022

Labor ‘unlikely’ to oppose fuel excise cut, Federal Budget splashes $18b on roads and rail

Labor is hinting it will support key Coalition budget measures designed to ease the cost of living, including a temporary cut to the fuel excise.

The New Daily · Mar 27, 2022

Scott Morrison spruiks cost of living package as expectations of fuel excise cut grow

Coalition extends apprenticeship wage subsidy ahead of Tuesday night’s budget, which is expected to offer financial assistance to households

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2022

Kim Carr bows out after three decades as Labor senator for Victoria

Veteran cites death of Kimberley Kitching and ‘determined urgings’ from his children as reasons for his decision to step down

The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2022

Premier Peter Malinauskas announces the Adelaide 500 supercars race will return in 2022

The Adelaide 500 supercars race will make a comeback later this year after the event was cancelled in 2020.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2022

Kim Carr retiring from Senate at election

Victorian senator and former Labor minister Kim Carr is retiring from politics at the upcoming election.

AAP · Mar 27, 2022