Thousands protest ‘invasion’ on divisive Australia holiday Australians rally in support of Indigenous rights on the anniversary of the day the British colonial fleet arrived. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023
NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour steps down claiming 'vicious smear campaign' against him Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour steps down as a NSW Labor candidate for the upper house due to what he describes as a "vicious smear campaign" against him. ABC News · Jan 19, 2023
Labor 'too woke' for turncoat NSW MP Former member of the NSW Labor Party and incumbent Bankstown MP, Tania Mihailuk will join One Nation ahead of the March state election. AAP · Jan 17, 2023
The honeymoon is over, baby Anthony Albanese has made progress during his political honeymoon, but in 2023 he will have to show Australians why he was worth their vote. The New Daily · Jan 1, 2023
Final funds to election winners and losers The elections watchdog has paid back nearly $76 million to eligible political parties and candidates at the 2022 federal election. AAP · Dec 21, 2022
Barrister and journalist Stephen Ryan to take on Greg Piper in Lake Macquarie Labor picks barrister to take on Greg Piper Newcastle Herald · Dec 16, 2022
Australia’s Albanese to meet gas lobby over price cap concerns Australian leader is aiming to pass legislation this week imposing caps on wholesale gas and coal prices. Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2022
Labor admits to federal election mistakes Anthony Albanese guided Labor to victory at the federal election but a post-mortem review has identified several areas where the party could have done better. AAP · Dec 5, 2022
How Dan Andrews pulled off one of the most remarkable victories in modern politics As the 2022 Victorian election campaign moved into its final days late last week, the consensus within the major parties, various community independent candidates, new little parties furious about lockdowns, and the mainstream media was that the election was a referendum on the premier, Daniel Andrews. The Conversation · Nov 27, 2022
Australia’s COVID-zero strongman predicted to win state election One of the biggest advocates of Australia’s COVID-19 lockdowns is set to be reelected in the state of Victoria on Saturday, a vindication for the center-left Labor Party after a term dominated by controversy over its handling of the pandemic. Tribune News Service · Nov 27, 2022
Victorian election result sees Daniel Andrews and Labor return to majority government Premier Daniel Andrews declares victory for Labor in his third-straight election win as leader, saying "hope always defeats hate". ABC News · Nov 26, 2022
As nurses strike, WA's Industrial Relation Commission faces its biggest challenge in years WA's Industrial Relations Commission resolves disputes in the workplace, but it now runs the risk of being a toothless tiger as WA's nurses flatly ignored its orders and started a strike. ABC News · Nov 25, 2022
Labor and Liberals promise hundreds of millions in funding as more controversy strikes campaign trail The Victorian Liberal Party is standing by a candidate who has apologised for his comments on treaty and abortion, as the parties fill their last week of campaigning with more pledges. ABC News · Nov 20, 2022
NSW Labor wants to ban phones in schools The school mobile phone ban in NSW will extend to high school students if the Labor Party is elected in March. AAP · Nov 19, 2022
Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2022 Australia’s Albanese hopes to ask Xi to lift trade restrictions Australian leader says he wants to develop relationship with China based on cooperation and the national interest.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022 Labor stoush as Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery and Newcastle Labor councillors trade blows over swimming pools | UPDATED Chris Minns on Labor internal war involving councillors and Hornery
AAP · Oct 24, 2022 Budget tips $1b into regional grant revamp Two new regional grants programs will be introduced by the Albanese government in the upcoming budget, to improve transparency of decision making.
ABC News · Oct 20, 2022 NSW Labor MP Tania Mihailuk resigns from party, says Labor not ready to govern Ms Mihailuk says the party's endorsement of Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour gives her no option but to resign from the party.
AAP · Oct 20, 2022 Mihailuk quits NSW Labor after sacking NSW MP Tania Mihailuk has sensationally quit the Labor party after being sacked from shadow cabinet, having aired concerns about a recently selected candidate.
The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2022 Australia will no longer recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as it ‘undermines’ two-state solution Israel summons Australian ambassador to lodge formal protest
ABC News · Oct 9, 2022 Federal government appears set to maintain stage 3 tax cuts in this month's budget despite mounting speculation The federal government is unlikely to change income tax cuts that will predominantly benefit high and middle-income earners in this month's budget.
The Japan News/Yomiuri · Oct 3, 2022 Political Pulse / Opposition parties must show they have ability to govern As the extraordinary Diet session begins in October, opposition parties will take center stage. They will be questioning Cabinet ministers and government officials to keep a harsh spotlight on the deep relations between the religious group known as the Unification Church and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The church is…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 30, 2022 ‘Arab Ambassadors,’ UK Labor Party Stress Need for Partnership, Sustainable Development Dean of the Arab Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain to the UK, Sheikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa, hosted a reception by the Council of Arab Ambassadors for members of the British Labor Party in Liverpool. Labor Party leader Keir Starmer stressed the importance of his…
Pedestrian.tv · Sep 30, 2022 Victoria May Soon Be Getting 4-Day Work Weeks According To Leaked Labor Election Plans Anyone in NSW know any good removalists?
Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022 Talk of a republic, but would ditching the monarchy fix anything? I was all for changing the political system until a chance discussion with an older workmate.