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. Newcastle Herald · Sep 13, 2022
MPs lean on Anthony Albanese, but dumping of tax cuts quashed Senior Labor sources last night quashed speculation that the government was giving itself room to dump the controversial stage three tax cuts. The New Daily · Aug 30, 2022
Women in the Labor party are leading the way in increasing Indigenous representation A record 11 Indigenous representatives recently took their seats in the new federal parliament – three in the House of Representatives and eight in the Senate. Of these, nine are women and just two are men. The Conversation · Aug 24, 2022
Pharmacist prescription trial proposed as possible solution to the GP shortage faces indefinite delays Some Australians are waiting longer than ever to see their GP, and one state has come up with a possible solution that would allow pharmacists to take over some of the doctors' prescription work. But a trial that was due to begin in June has now been delayed, with no… ABC News · Aug 23, 2022
South Carolina can prepare November ballots without Labor Party candidates, judge rules COLUMBIA, S.C. — A Richland County judge on Thursday sided with the South Carolina Democratic Party, ruling that Labor Party candidates for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House cannot be on the November ballot. Tribune News Service · Aug 19, 2022
Britain’s Opposition Labor Party Demand Energy Price Cap Freeze Britain's main opposition Labor Party called on Monday for the energy price cap to be frozen this autumn to help the public deal with another expected surge in fuel bills during the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. Labor leader Keir Starmer said his party, if in power, would cap energy… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022
NSW Labor Party frontbencher Walt Secord steps down amid bullying claims The senior Labor frontbencher is the first politician to step down following the release of last week's Broderick review into parliament's culture. ABC News · Aug 14, 2022
Sydney news: 'Proactive NSW policing' in place after two women fatally shot MORNING BRIEFING: Detectives say "proactive policing" is underway to prevent retaliation attacks after two women were fatally shot in a car in Sydney's south-west. ABC News · Aug 14, 2022
SC Democratic Party files lawsuit to remove Labor Party candidates from 2022 ballot COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit to remove Labor Party candidates from the November 2022 ballot. Tribune News Service · Aug 10, 2022
Explainer: how neoliberalism became an insult in Australian politics The much-debated term “neoliberalism” again entered the political debate last week, with Greens leader Adam Bandt using a National Press Club speech to decry neoliberalism in the Labor Party. The Conversation · Aug 9, 2022
SA Labor to return union donation The South Australian Labor Party has decided to give back a controversial donation from the construction industry union. AAP · Aug 8, 2022
South Australian Labor to return $125k donation from CFMEU after alleged vandalism of cars The South Australian Labor Party will return a $125,000 donation from the construction union after several vehicles belonging to staff from Master Builders Association were allegedly vandalised, which the union has denied any involvement. ABC News · Aug 8, 2022
Labor selects former journalist Katelin McInerney to challenge Gareth Ward in Kiama at 2023 NSW election The New South Wales Labor party has announced its first candidate ahead of the 2023 election to take on Kiama Liberal MP Gareth Ward. ABC News · Aug 7, 2022
Victorian Ombudsman releases report on Labor Party's 'red shirts rorts', won't refer case to IBAC The Victorian Ombudsman's report into the Labor Party’s red shirts rorts finds no evidence Premier Daniel Andrews facilitated the scheme and criticises the way staffers were treated by police. ABC News · Jul 27, 2022
AAP · Jul 19, 2022 'Extensive misconduct' by Vic Labor MPs A culture of deliberate and extensive use of taxpayer resources within sections of the Victorian Labor Party has been laid bare by an integrity probe.
ABC News · Jul 19, 2022 Calls for corruption inquiry into McGowan government's alleged G2G passes for Labor donors The five WA parliamentary crossbenchers join the Opposition in seeking a corruption inquiry into allegations the McGowan government rorted the G2G pass system to prioritise applications from Labor donors.
ABC News · Jul 16, 2022 How Anthony Albanese came to back PNG's bold bid to become the NRL's 18th team Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape may have been speaking on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum on Thursday. But what they said will be felt across the playing fields of the NRL and regional geopolitics.
ABC News · Jul 4, 2022 Barnaby Joyce says Labor's 2022 primary vote was its lowest since 1910. Is that correct? Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce says Labor's primary vote at the 2022 election was its lowest since 1910. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
The Conversation · Jun 29, 2022 Does Labor have ‘total control’ in Western Australia? Just before the Western Australian state election in March 2021, the then leader of the Liberal Party did an unusual thing. He conceded defeat – but then asked voters to stop premier Mark McGowan’s Labor Party from achieving “total control” of the state.
The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2022 Australian data: Greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2021 Australia’s new government has blamed the previous administration’s inaction for an increase in the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions last year
ABC News · Jun 6, 2022 Katy Gallagher says the government has inherited the worst set of budget books in history. Is that correct? Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the incoming Labor government has inherited the worst set of budget books in history. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
ABC News · Jun 5, 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Perth for the first time since election win Anthony Albanese thanks West Australians for their support during his first trip to the state since becoming Prime Minister, and recommits to visiting WA regularly.
Newcastle Herald · Jun 2, 2022 The power grid's woes stem from a failure to plan for energy's future Email [email protected] or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb).
The New Daily · Jun 1, 2022 Labor’s full cabinet has finally been sworn in. Here’s a who’s who of new ministers Although Labor hasn't been in government since 2013, almost half of the new cabinet have past experience as government ministers.
The Independent UK · May 31, 2022 Australia election: Anthony Albanese secures outright majority, final results show Albanese announces a more inclusive cabinet with Muslims and more women than any other in history