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Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

A state Labor opposition leader has been replaced after an election defeat and a limp attempt to take minority power.

AAP · Aug 19, 2025

More than two-thirds of NSW public land suitable for housing sold to private developers

Exclusive: Despite Labor policy to prioritise government land for public housing, Homes NSW has bought just three of 55 sites and expressed interest in further seven

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025

Victorian opposition will commit to building Suburban Rail Loop once ‘holes have been dug’

Matthew Guy, who went to two elections vowing to scrap $34.5bn rail loop, says it would ‘cost more to stop project than complete it’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025

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Age assurance trial stakeholders frozen out; Victorian Liberal leader’s impromptu press conference; and Tarantino’s favourite Tarantino

Stakeholder advisory board may not see the final report until minister releases it publicly

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025

Morning Mail: Zelenskyy’s White House welcome, visa stoush deepens Israel rift, a ‘really fun space rock’

No sign of Ukraine ceasefire despite talks in DC between Zelenskyy, Trump and European leaders

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025

Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

The Greens and independents have criticised a state Labor party for failing to provide a viable governing option, leaving minority Liberals in power.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Air Canada Flight Attendants Face New Pressure To End Strike

Canada's labor tribunal on Monday declared a strike by Air Canada's flight attendants illegal, a decision that could end a work stoppage which has cancelled travel for half a million people worldwide.

International Business Times · Aug 18, 2025

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Liberals cling to power as Greens thumb nose at Labor

A state's minority Liberal government will live on, with a Labor bid to get support from the cross bench falling flat.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

Former Labor MP appointed gender equality ambassador

A former state and federal Labor MP has been appointed as Australia's next ambassador for gender equality.

AAP · Aug 18, 2025

PM's approval up, support for statehood split: polls

Anthony Albanese's net approval rating is in the red for the first time in two years, while voter support for Palestinian statehood is mixed, two polls show.

AAP · Aug 17, 2025

Tasmanian salmon farming expansion on hold as state Liberals order review ahead of parliament showdown

Premier Jeremy Rockliff is attempting to win support from crossbench MPs and survive a no confidence motion in state parliament this week

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2025

Crossbencher backs Libs amid salmon industry probe

An independent MP has thrown his support behind the Liberal Party, on the same day a probe into Tasmania's salmon industry was announced.

AAP · Aug 17, 2025

Jacinta Allan wants to pick a fight about working from home – and businesses are playing into her hands

The Victorian premier has been on shaky ground since taking over in 2023 but in this populist, women-focused policy she may have found her footing

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

Australia is facing an existential tsunami. But Jim Chalmers’ economic roundtable risks putting lipstick on a dinosaur

Bob Hawke excelled at finding the middle ground. Can it be found with a treasurer urging boldness and a more cautious PM?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2025

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AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Responsibility, not legacy driving Chalmers to reform

Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable will likely present some low-hanging fruit around regulation but hefty tax reform will be more challenging for him to grasp.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025

Climate wars are simmering among the NSW Liberals – and they could pose a problem for Mark Speakman

Energy policy had been an area of mostly bipartisan agreement for the NSW opposition – until now

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025

Jim Chalmers says environment laws need overhaul to stop people ‘burning cash waiting for approvals’

Treasurer says ‘status quo is no longer acceptable’ on Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act as Labor pushes to build 1.2m new homes by 2029

AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Fireys' blazing pay rise burns a hole in state's pocket

Firefighters have kicked down the wages door, winning a large pay bump after their work was noted for being "significantly undervalued".

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AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Salmon on the menu for 11th-hour minority negotiations

Both major parties need to commit to greater salmon farming oversights, according to influential crossbench MPs set to decide who will be a state's premier.

The Conversation · Aug 15, 2025

Greens may be a problem for Labor in next week’s Tasmanian no-confidence vote

The Liberals won 14 of the 35 lower house seats at the July 19 Tasmanian state election, Labor ten, the Greens five, independents five and the Shooters, Fishers and Farmers one.

AAP · Aug 15, 2025

Major parties back women to replace jailed rapist MP

Australia's oldest parliament is edging closer to gender parity as major parties announce women candidates in the race to replace the disgraced Gareth Ward.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025

Morning Mail: Coalition’s ‘Willy Wonka’ summit complaint, property investor splurge, Trump hopes for Putin deal

Opposition compares roundtable to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; US president talks up peace prospects before summit

The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2025

Hawke PM by David Day review – a portrait of a vicious drunk and womaniser who mostly mended his wicked ways

The Making of a Legend details the rise of the peacemaker and king of consensus who made remarkable gains for ordinary Australians

AAP · Aug 14, 2025

Leaders tested as gun fired in race for seaside seat

A by-election to replace an MP convicted of rape with a strong personal vote could spell disaster for the leader of his former party.

AAP · Aug 13, 2025

PM slams Hamas as senior leader denies praising him

Anthony Albanese has warned against trusting Hamas propaganda as an official from the terrorist group denies reports it backed Labor's "political courage".

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