Soapbox How Donald Trump became the accidental saviour of centre-left governments everywhere Donald Trump’s hate politics is finally doing some good. It’s showing other countries what they don’t want their governments to look like.
Politics Labor pledges $10 billion to boost first home buyer access The government announced a $10 billion housing plan to help more Australians—especially first home buyers—access the property market sooner.
Local Albanese government announces $1 billion mental health package with focus on youth services The Labor government has announced a $1 billion investment to make it easier for people to access public mental health care for free.
Local ‘The big vision’: Anthony Albanese pledges to support a flat-fee childcare system For the first time, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his support for a flat-fee system of universal childcare.
News & Views What Labor’s new $573.3 million women’s health funding package means for you The investment aims to address longstanding gaps in women’s healthcare, providing more options and reducing financial burdens.
Local Albanese reverses decision to exclude gender and sexuality from 2026 census The federal government has reversed its decision to exclude broader questions about gender and sexuality from the 2026 census.
Politics Will Albanese’s ‘good first steps’ lead to a lasting legacy? Anthony Albanese discusses with Women’s Agenda the government’s pay increase announcement for childcare workers and his thoughts on legacy.
News & Views Penny Wong marries long-time partner Sophie Allouache Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong married her long-time partner Sophie Allouache in Adelaide on Saturday.
Local ‘Historic milestone’: New Bill expanding Paid Parental Leave passes House of Representatives An historic expansion of Paid Parental Leave to 26-weeks has passed the House of Representatives, with the Bill now set to go to the Senate.
Local ‘Advocating always for others’: Labor MP Peta Murphy has died In a press conference, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Labor MP Peta Murphy has died, saying his government is “broken hearted”.
News & Views Annastacia Palaszczuk ‘absolutely determined’ to remain as Queensland’s premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said she is “absolutely determined” to remain in power, despite unfavourable polling and rumours of party discontent.
Politics The government has released its action plans to end violence against women and children. Will they be enough? These long-awaited plans detail what the Commonwealth, state and territory governments have agreed to do to eliminate domestic violence.