The Latest Breaking News from Labor

After signage loss, it’s time for major parties to put up a noble fight in war of independents

“People are not looking for me to be a political representative, it’s about having someone who listens and who advocates for them.”

The New Daily · Mar 23, 2022

The Wentworth Project: polling shows voters prefer Albanese for PM, and put climate issue first in 'teal' battle

In the very marginal Sydney eastern suburbs seat of Wentworth, where the Liberals are being challenged by a high profile “teal” candidate, Scott Morrison is unpopular, Anthony Albanese is preferred PM, and climate change tops issues people say will influence their vote.

The Conversation · Mar 23, 2022

Sales of anti-Scott Morrison bin stickers surge after Liberal council threatens rubbish services

Phillip Ruddock’s Hornsby Shire Council says political stickers could ‘cause confusion’ and prevent waste pickup

The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2022

Albanese holds firm on decision not to call inquiry into Kimberley Kitching's bullying allegations

The Federal Opposition Leader downplays calls for an inquiry into the alleged bullying of Kimberley Kitching, insisting the late Labor senator did not officially complain about the matter.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

Unions and health officials welcome paramedic, hospital security boost for Mount Gambier

Local health leaders are waiting for more details on a $52 million package promised by South Australia's new Labor government for upgrades to the Limestone Coast's health services.

ABC News · Mar 23, 2022

SA department bosses' jobs in doubt after Labor election win, Steven Marshall neck and neck in Dunstan

The incoming health minister says the jobs of departmental chief executives will be up for discussion over coming days. It comes as the former premier trails in his eastern Adelaide seat, while two other former ministers' electorates are also in doubt.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

Morning mail: Russian forces ‘kidnap’ children, food price hikes hit businesses, Europe’s rising Covid cases

Wednesday: Invading troops are now inside the besieged Ukraine city of Mariupol. Plus: Australian cafe owners conflicted over passing rising costs to customers

The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2022

Former MP Craig Thomson facing new charges

Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson is facing numerous fraud charges and is also accused of breaching an apprehended violence order on the NSW Central Coast.

AAP · Mar 22, 2022

Sydney news: Independent MP Gareth Ward under growing pressure to quit parliament

MORNING BRIEFING: Independent MP Gareth Ward is under growing pressure to quit the parliament or be forced out after he was yesterday charged with alleged sex crimes, including against a teenage boy.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

Several winnable federal seats missing Liberal and Labor candidates, days before expected election campaign

With an election expected to be called in days, there are still a remarkable number of seats missing Labor or Liberal candidates, hampering each side's campaigning ability.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022