The Latest Breaking News from Labor

Simon Holmes à Court says the laws make it ‘nearly impossible’ for independents to successfully campaign

Queensland voters have turned on Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's government, according to a poll that marks Labor down on the cost of living, crime and health.

The ACT Labor-Greens government is currently considering legalising voluntary assisted dying, as has recently occurred in all six Australian states. But the results of community consultation on the topic suggest the ACT’s proposed legislation may differ in significant respects from the model adopted by other Australian states and territories.

The first leg of work is expected to begin in July 2023.

Despite a push to hold down overall spending, earmarks in four House bills have grown from less than $1.6 billion to more than $1.9 billion.

Pre-polling has opened in the Fadden by-election with the Liberal National Party seeking to defend the Gold Coast seat vacated by former minister Stuart Robert.

Teachers, nurses and paramedics are closer to pay rises, with the NSW government to axe the long-standing public sector wages cap in September.

The proposed Broadmeadow sports and entertainment precinct has been stuck in neutral for six years.

Experts warn early learning centres may seek to capitalise on government’s scheme, which comes into effect from early July