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Thursday, October 17

"I don't answer to the ALP": CFMEU boss stares down Albanese

Union leader John Setka says he’s a victim of “false allegations” being made for political gain, after coming under fire for comments he reportedly made about anti-domestic violence campaigner Rosie Batty.

Albanese moves to expel union leader over Rosie Batty comments

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

Anthony Albanese agrees with Bill Shorten that vested interests helped derail Labor at the election. Photo: AAP/Lukas Coch

"Vested interests" helped sink Labor victory: Albanese

New Labor leader Anthony Albanese agrees with his predecessor that “vested interests” had a hand in the party’s shock federal election defeat.

Farrell backflips on leadership role as factions divide spoils of defeat

SA Labor powerbroker Don Farrell has sensationally reversed his determination to cling on to the party’s Senate deputy leadership, bowing out to clear the way for high-profile former New South Wales Premier Kristina Keneally.

Albanese locked in as new Labor leader

New Labor leader Anthony Albanese has promised to hold Scott Morrison to account “strongly, forcefully”, but he’s also said he won’t be a Tony Abbott-style opposition leader.