The Latest Breaking News from Stephen Conroy

Reform calls as big business dodges lobbying register

Federal lobbying rules offer little to voters, an advocacy group says, with current rules excluding businesses which do their lobbying in-house.

AAP · Aug 24

The Labor right is back in power in Victoria. Where will its new ‘Kmart Keating’ premier take the state?

Ben Carroll’s ascendance marks the first time the conservative faction has led the party since the Bracks – Brumby era

The Guardian - AU · Jul 30

'Unsafe': Sydney FC's Leichhardt fixtures postponed

Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.

AAP · Dec 23, 2025

Western United’s multimillion-dollar loss highlights A-Leagues’ ongoing struggles

Melbourne-based club reports $11m loss in 2023-24 but ALM’s outgoing transfer fees offer one positive sign

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2025

Political influence and powerful allies: how relative unknown Sam Rae catapulted himself into Labor’s ministry

The 38-year-old’s rapid rise through the Victorian right faction has raised some eyebrows – but former colleagues say the new aged care minister is no political hack

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025

New investors to take majority stake in Western United

A majority stake in embattled A-Leagues club Western United has been sold to an American real estate group - and that could help them keep John Aloisi.

AAP · May 2, 2025

A-Leagues seek to stop ‘arms race’ with strict $3m salary cap

Clubs would be permitted one marquee player outside cap from 2026 but PFA warn the proposal will limit potential to attract top players

The Guardian - AU · Apr 16, 2025

A-Leagues commissioner Garcia departs, Conroy steps up

A-Leagues commissioner Nick Garcia has departed with Australian Professional Leagues chairman Stephen Conroy announced as executive chairman.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

APL cuts: Mariners owner quits after 'drastic slashing'

The chairman of Central Coast Mariners has quit on the eve of the season, citing funding cuts made by A-League bosses earlier this year.

AAP · Oct 12, 2024

Just 2% of men-only Melbourne Savage Club members surveyed support allowing women to join

Exclusive: Report says members are strongly against admitting women on an equal basis, but are open to having more ‘lady guests’

The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024