Labor government

In a press conference, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Labor MP Peta Murphy has died, saying his government is “broken hearted”.

Annastacia Palaszczuk said she is “absolutely determined” to remain in power, despite unfavourable polling and rumours of party discontent.

These long-awaited plans detail what the Commonwealth, state and territory governments have agreed to do to eliminate domestic violence.

The government has set targets to end violence against women and children, including a dedicated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander plan.

We are so far down this referendum road that not to reach the destination would have very wide fallout, writes Michelle Grattan.

Marking IWD, Labor released Australia’s first Status of Women Report Card to highlight where progress on gender equality has stalled. 

Labor’s first budget attempts to repair the bottom line, while supporting families with rising costs. It’s a good first step but not enough.

Approximately 46,758 square kilometres of ocean has been opened up for oil and gas exploration by the Albanese government.

Of the seventeen people entering parliament for the first time after winning seats for Labor, a massive ten are female.

The Labor Party looks like it is on track to govern with a majority of at least 76 seats in the House of Representatives.