The Latest Breaking News from Tony Burke

Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke will decrease the powers of the building industry watchdog before the federal government moves to scrap it completely.

More senators and MPs due to meet Anthony Albanese next week after crossbenchers warned cuts could slow Labor’s legislative agenda

After fighting for the right to legalise voluntary assisted dying in Australia's territories for almost 30 years, Judy Dent tries not to get her hopes up too much these days. But she thinks the latest push feels different.

Good morning, early birds. Greater Sydney braces for intense flooding in what has been described as a “life-threatening situation”, and Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is calling for gender quotas to see more women rise the ranks of the party. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy

Monday: PM announces additional support for embattled country after seeing sites of Russian atrocities. Plus: lamingtons or meat pies?

Tony Burke, who holds arts and workplace portfolios, says national cultural policy must include ‘assurances of a safe workplace for women’ after #MeToo allegations

The government plans to introduce legislation to protect gig economy workers after a historic deal between Uber Australia and the Transport Workers Union.

For unemployed workers who are soon to be included in a new mutual obligation scheme, there’s no honeymoon period for the Albanese government.

Kylea Tink says she was ‘shocked’ by misconduct at Parliament House and a code of conduct should apply to all who work there