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Newspoll shows lift for Labor and Anthony Albanese

Labor leader Anthony Albanese has ­enjoyed a surge in support as preferred prime minister, the latest Newspoll shows.

Victorians wake up to third Labor government

The Victorian Labor Government has won a third term, while Matthew Guy must now decide whether to stay on as Liberal Leader.

Greens label $350 million budget housing plan a ‘con job’

The Greens say the government's plan to build a million houses across the next five years does nothing to address the need for community and affordable homes.

Labor ready for tough job of budget repair

The federal government believes itself ready to launch into the difficult task of budget repair after inheriting a structural deficit and record levels of debt.

Families to get 26 weeks of parental leave

Australian families will get an extra six weeks of paid parental leave under a policy designed to improve gender equity and help with the rising cost of living.

Opinion: The Labor Government has hit the ground running

Three months into the Albanese Labor Government and we can positively say we have hit the ground running and not wasted a day, writes Member for Bean, David Smith.

A decade of environmental neglect to end under Labor

The May election made it clear that Australians want a government that cares about our environment.

Anthony Albanese promises ambitious government

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised a "government of ambition" ahead of the opening of the 47th parliament.

Labor backs conscience vote on ACT, NT

The ACT and Northern Territory could soon have the power to legislate for voluntary euthanasia after a decision of the federal Labor caucus.

John Barilaro temporarily blocked from NYC job

NSW parliament has blocked former deputy premier John Barilaro from taking up a $500,000 a year taxpayer-funded job in New York City until an inquiry is held.

Labor committed to lowering electricity bills

The Labor government is standing by the modelling it took to the May federal election promising to slash electricity bills by $275 a year.

To the editor: Stefaniak’s misogynistic attacks on elected women

It does no credit to your publication to print partisan, ageist, misogynistic attacks on women who have been democratically elected by their communities to represent them.

Labor on track for 77-seat government

Labor is on track to win 77 seats, after reaching the majority government target of 76 on Monday evening.

Labor expected to win Macnamara, form majority government

Labor are set to form a majority government after securing the 76 seats needed to govern in their own right.

Final poll counting expected on Monday

Anthony Albanese may be just 24 hours away from finding out whether he has secured a majority government in the lower house, which the prime minister says will send a clear message to his opponents.

Tough budget challenges ahead: Katy Gallagher

Australia's new Finance Minister, ACT Senator Katy Gallagher says Labor has inherited a serious set of economic and budget challenges, but will take tough decisions while also focusing on cost of living issues.

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