Palestinian statehood declares 'enough' suffering Australia is considering the timing of recognising a Palestinian state, as other nations commit to formal acknowledgement at the United Nations. AAP · Aug 1, 2025
‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising Palestine The Guardian - AU · Jul 30, 2025
PM firm on Palestinian statehood as pressure mounts Australia won't follow France and the United Kingdom in pushing for Palestinian statehood to pressure Israel into abiding by a two-state solution. AAP · Jul 29, 2025
View from The Hill: Albanese wants international cover before Australia recognises Palestine as a state Anthony Albanese will recall well when another Labor prime minister was feeling the heat over Palestinian status. The Conversation · Jul 29, 2025
‘Tackle racism in whatever form’: Labor defers response to contentious antisemitism proposals for universities Jason Clare says racism exists in ‘all its ugly forms’ at universities and the government will consider two other key reports before responding The Guardian - AU · Jul 16, 2025
Anti-Semitism report 'runs risk of being too sweeping' As the federal government mulls recommendations of a major anti-Semitism report, an outspoken Labor MP warns against a "heavy-handed" response. AAP · Jul 16, 2025
Labor Members Push Albanese To Sanction Israel Amid Gaza Aid Blockade Labor members are urging Anthony Albanese to impose sanctions on Israel over its Gaza aid blockade, with calls to protect Palestinians. Pedestrian.tv · May 28, 2025
Albanese says ‘we follow our own path’ after UK, France and Canada threaten Israel with sanctions over Gaza Labor MP Ed Husic and former Labor foreign ministers Gareth Evans and Bob Carr reiterate support for targeted sanctions The Guardian - AU · May 28, 2025
Call for sanctions on Israel over Gaza food blockade A Labor backbencher is pushing for the Albanese government to impose sanctions on Israel and its top officials over its blockade of food and medicine in Gaza. AAP · May 26, 2025
Renewables, AI rules top productivity reform wishlist Fifteen areas have been identified for reform by the Productivity Commission, including artificial intelligence, tax reform and cheaper renewable energy. AAP · May 18, 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
View from The Hill: Albanese shifts Tanya Plibersek from environment, in favour of ‘can-do’ Murray Watt The reshuffle announced by Anthony Albanese is a mix of continuity and change, with those in the government’s top rank staying in their previous ministries, as the prime minister had earlier flagged, but some big movements down the line. The Conversation · May 12, 2025
Australian prime minister names new Cabinet that drops Israel critic Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his new Cabinet The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Plibersek punted as PM stamps authority on ministry One of Labor's most senior women has been shifted out of a key portfolio as the prime minister shakes up his cabinet after a landslide election win. AAP · May 11, 2025
The Conversation · May 11, 2025 Dumped minister Ed Husic labels Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles ‘factional assassin’ Industry Minister Ed Husic, dumped from the frontbench ahead of Anthony Albanese’s announcement of his new ministry, has made an excoriating attack on Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, describing him as a “factional assassin”.
AAP · May 11, 2025 Axed minister's angry response to 'factional assassin' A minister dumped from federal cabinet has pinned the blame on Labor factional warlords and suggested his views on Gaza were partly responsible.
AAP · May 9, 2025 Albanese demands unity to build on famous election win A week out from a famous Labor victory, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has his sights on the next election, while the Liberals and Greens are leaderless.
The Independent UK · May 9, 2025 Australian prime minister says reducing student debt is his re-elected government's first priority Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has told his government colleagues that reducing student debt will be the first legislative priority for his administration that was returned to power in the nation’s first election in which the Baby Boomer generation was outnumbered by younger voters
The Conversation · May 9, 2025 View from The Hill: two ministers and the Nationals discover the limits of loyalty in politics Labor’s extraordinary election result has triggered a power play that has exposed the uglier entrails of Labor factionalism.
AAP · Apr 18, 2025 Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025 Australian university researchers told ‘woke gender ideology’ among reasons behind Trump funding cuts Researchers receive memo notifying ‘temporary’ funding pause prompting push for Australian government to pursue European partnerships
The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2025 An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it? A ‘dog act’ isn’t simply ruffling someone’s feathers – it’s an act of betrayal. Caitlin Cassidy explains the meaning of the Australian phrase to Julia Hollingsworth
The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2025 Turnbull says ‘we cannot assume we can rely on America’ under Trump – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Feb 12, 2025 Australia at the 'bottom of the class' on research Australian businesses and governments are investing too little in vital research projects, a discussion paper has revealed.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025 As DeepSeek upends the AI industry, one group is urging Australia to embrace the opportunity Recruiting top graduates could stop other countries pulling ahead in artificial intelligence race, tech council says