News Articles for Anthony Albanese

Scott Morrison vowed to roll back regulation, pass tax reform and fight militant unions in his first major economic speech since the LNP's surprise election victory this past month.

Tax cuts could be made law as early as next week if the Morrison government meets Labor at the negotiating table.

Anthony Albanese is moving to expel John Setka from the Labor Party, after the controversial union official criticised anti-domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty.

Anthony Albanese could soon be elected unopposed as the new Labor leader after challenger Chris Bowen pulled out of the race.

Shadow treasurer Chris Bowen is running for the position of Labor leader, putting him in contest with colleague Anthony Albanese.

Tanya Plibersek has announced she will not contest the Labor leadership, despite being backed by Julia Gillard and Bill Shorten, leaving Anthony Albanese as the only declared candidate.

The findings of the royal commission into unions, particularly as they apply to Labor leader Bill Shorten, may yet extract a political price.

One crucial question was missing from the excellent TV documentary The Killing Season, and it goes to the heart of the matter.

Bill Shorten seems intent on winning support of the Labor rank and file before taking on the government.

Bill Shorten is coming under greater scrutiny and growing pressure due to his underwhelming performance since becoming opposition leader.

Federal Labor's leadership ballot, which will involve rank-and-file members for the first time, has the capacity to make or break the party – including in Western Australia.

For all the political grandstanding over new rail or road projects, politicians need to remember it's the taxpayers' money they're spending.

Last week's failed leadership tilt has sparked further upheaval in the Labor caucus and yet another ministerial reshuffle.

Federal Labor needs to rethink its approach if it is to survive beyond the next decade or two.

The cost for sinking the railway line for the Northbridge Link has blown out by $100 million, months before a contractor is nominated to begin the project.