Victorian Labor’s Socialist Left stakes claim to Mark Dreyfus’s federal seat of Isaacs in factional tussle 09. October 2025 (16:00) Exclusive: Left faction moves to cement dominance amid speculation over the future of former attorney general from Labor’s Right Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLabor’s Socialist Left is moving to cement its dominance in Victoria, using renegotiations of the factions’ stability pact to push for the federal seat of Isaacs now held by Labor Right member Mark Dreyfus.It comes amid speculation that the former attorney general, who was dumped from cabinet in May, could resign before the next federal election. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Sportsbet dines with government minister at Labor fundraiser despite calls to reject lobbying from industry 09. October 2025 (16:00) Exclusive: Earlier that day, four crossbench MPs held a press conference calling on government to ignore lobbying from gambling industryGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastSportsbet was invited to a Labor party fundraising dinner with an Albanese government minister earlier this week, despite bipartisan calls for the party to ignore lobbying from the wagering industry and introduce tougher regulation.A Sportsbet employee was among a small group of donors who attended the “boardroom dinner” with the minister for regional development, Kristy McBain, on Tuesday night. The dinner was organised by Labor’s fundraising vehicle. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
