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Albanese, Labor take Newspoll hit after voice defeat

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's approval rating has suffered a sharp fall in the latest Newspoll as the opposition targets Labor's handling of cost of living.

Jacinta Allan wins race to become Victorian premier

Victoria has its first woman as premier in 30 years, with Jacinta Allan chosen by Labor to replace Daniel Andrews. 

Scandals involving the Daniel Andrews Government

Governments under Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews have been peppered with scandals and allegations of wrongdoing during two terms in office.

Labor, Greens strike deal to deliver $10b housing fund

The Greens have struck a deal to pass the Albanese government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund through parliament.

Coalition leads Labor on primary vote in latest poll

The latest Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote has slipped to 35 per cent with the coalition ahead on 37 per cent.

Labor faces call for ‘Plan B’ as voice support falls

A key independent senator says the federal government should start thinking about a "Plan B" for improving Indigenous wellbeing, as support drops for the voice. The latest Newspoll shows support for the referendum...

Poll indicates voter backlash against major parties

The latest Newspoll shows Labor's primary vote is at its lowest level since the election, with the Coalition also losing ground.

Albanese spruiks larger-than-expected budget surplus

Anthony Albanese says a larger-than-expected surplus is due to responsible budget management but the opposition says it's "dumb luck".

Fit the Bill: Australia’s stance on AUKUS and Palestine – The ALP’s choice

Two of the bigger issues to be discussed at the Australian Labor Party’s upcoming national conference will be AUKUS and Australian recognition of Palestine.

Colleagues remember Labor ‘loyal servant’ Simon Crean

Parliamentary colleagues have remembered Simon Crean, who was Labor and opposition leader from November 2001 to November 2003, following his sudden death.

Former Labor leader Simon Crean dies aged 74

Labor luminary and former leader Simon Crean has died at the age of 74.

Albanese Labor Government policies take effect in July

1 July brings several important changes to improve the lives of Australians and shape a brighter future for the nation.

‘Get on with the program’: PM’s blunt housing message

A stoush over Labor's $10 billion housing fund has boiled over in parliament, with the prime minister sending a direct message to the Greens.

ACT gets $50m as Labor releases breakdown of housing fund pie

The federal government has revealed how it will distribute its $2 billion Social Housing Fund Accelerator payment to Australia's states and territories.

Labor pledges $2b extra housing support as bill stalls

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has upped the ante on housing spending, proposing a new $2 billion fund as the Greens block a key election promise.

Labor, Greens fail to break stalemate on housing fund

A deal is yet to be brokered on the contentious housing future fund, which will unlock finance for public housing, ahead of the upcoming sitting fortnight.

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