The National Catholic Education Commission has called on both major parties to clarify how they will bring forward federal legislation for Religious Discrimination. Former Labor Minister Jacinta Collins, who heads the group, has written to both leaders asking them to finalise legislation within their first 100 days of a new parliamentary term. The Morrison government […]
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says it’s extraordinary that the Prime Minister is putting his support behind Warringah candidate Katherine Deves, when her selection is clearing driving a wedge through the Liberal party and wider society. Albanese said the selection of Deves as a candidate was an issue for the Liberal party, but he’d never have […]
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says the team he leads have a plan for the future and are ready to govern Australia. The opposition leader welcomed the news that the federal election would be held on Saturday 21st May and said his team had the right plan for Australia’s future. “This election will determine whether we […]
Labor leader Anthony Albanese shared his views on ‘cancel culture’ during an appearance on Channel Nine’s Today show. Hosts on Sky News have nicknamed the Labor leader ‘Each Way Albo’ over his tendency to give answers that encapsulate multiple responses, and the this weekend’s sit down with Today saw Albanese tackling questions about whether people […]
Rights organisation Just.Equal Australia has written to Labor’s Shadow Attorney General, Mark Dreyfus, asking him to clarify Opposition policy on LGBTQ+ teachers in faith-based schools. Spokesperson, Rodney Croome, said Labor’s stance during the Religious Discrimination Bill debate was at times vague, contradictory and discriminatory. “Labor made it clear it would protect LGBTQ+ students, however, its […]
Long serving Labor senator Kim Carr has announced his retirement ahead of the 2022 election. “I have decided not to seek endorsement for a place on the ALP Vic Senate ticket at the coming election. When my current term ends on June 30, it will bring to an end my time as a senator, which […]
Labor leader Anthony Albanese is being criticised for allegedly saying he’s “not woke” during an interview with Sydney’s Daily Telegraph. It’s sparked criticism of Albanese but there’s no evidence he actually ever used the phrase. The front page news story published on Wednesday features an interview with News Corp journalist Joe Hildebrand who sat down […]
Penny Wong, the opposition’s leader in the senate, has denied she bullied Senator Kimberly Kitching. Senator Kitching died unexpectedly of a heart attack on the 9th March, and her funeral will be held in Melbourne today. Following her death reports emerged that suggested the party was considering not endorsing her for the upcoming election, and […]
Labor have promised additional funding to support LGBTIQ+ people affected by domestic violence if elected to government. The opposition say their commitment to fund an additional 15 workers across community organisations will have a positive effect on 1,200 people. The joint announcement from Linda Burney the Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services, and Senator […]
Labor senator Kimberly Kitching has died suddenly from a suspected heart attack, she was 52 years old. The unexpected passing of the Victorian senator has sparked a wave of tributes from all sides of politics. Opposition leader Anthony Albanese said the sad news had come as a shock for her colleagues. “The Labor family is […]