The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Nature reforms all at sea as Libs, Greens play hardball

Big changes to Australia's environment laws are coming under fierce criticism as the government tries to chart a pathway through parliament for the overhaul.

AAP · Oct 23, 2025

Misinformation was rife during the 2025 election. New research shows many people were unable to identify it

Misinformation has become a routine part of daily life, shaping public discourse and distorting perceptions. A new report reveals that in the two weeks prior to the 2025 federal election, almost two-thirds (60%) of adults reported coming across election misinformation. Only 19% didn’t come across it and 21% were unsure.

The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

Most Australians agree there’s a housing crisis. But they differ on what’s causing it – and how to fix it

Housing was a key issue during the 2025 federal election. In a campaign fought on the cost of living, rising housing costs – rents, mortgage repayments and house prices – were issues that all parties had to address.

The Conversation · Oct 22, 2025

Morris Iemma’s lobbying firm does bumper business after Minns’ election as NSW begins planning overhaul

Government’s policy of encouraging high-density housing has proved a bonanza for the former premier’s advisory business

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2025

Political wannabe 'not Nazi saluting, just waving'

A failed political candidate has denied performing a Nazi salute at an AFL game, instead saying he was just waving to the players.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Minister Murray Watt's approval of the North West Shelf gas extension looms large over a Greens move to withhold preferences from the Labor party.

AAP · Oct 17, 2025

Yes … er, no: The Australian backflips after signing on to Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon reporting rules

News Corp’s broadsheet was one of very few publications to agree to restrict reporting to authorised material before it changed its mind. Plus: a super blooper

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2025

Why has support for One Nation surged since the 2025 federal election?

At the 2025 federal election in May, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation recorded a primary vote of 6.4%, about half that of the Greens at 12.2%.

The Conversation · Oct 16, 2025

Morning Mail: Trump to meet Putin after ‘productive’ call, FOI fears revealed, new frogs found on island

Government plans to limit system over fear of being overwhelmed by automated requests; two leaders plan Budapest summit after ‘productive’ call

The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2025

Exclusive: Inside John Thune's next move to reopen the government

Thune is planning a package of full-year funding bills for multiple agencies, but he will need Democratic support.

Axios · Oct 16, 2025