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"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.

Ailing Labor needs Rann, says party elder

Former SA Premier Mike Rann is Labor’s best electoral asset since Bob Hawke and should be convinced to return to Australia to run the party’s next federal campaign, according to a former state MP and union heavyweight.

Anthony Albanese is set to become Labor leader after Jim Chalmers decided not to run. Photo: AAP/Bianca De Marchi

Albanese unopposed for Labor leadership

Anthony Albanese is set to become the new Labor leader, with Jim Chalmers pulling out of the race.

Bowen takes on Albanese for Labor leadership

Senior frontbenchers Chris Bowen and Anthony Albanese are vying for the Labor leadership, with both conceding the party’s policy offerings need examining.

Labor leader needs to support coal, regional jobs: Fitzgibbon

Labor frontbencher Joel Fitzgibbon says he will have a tilt at the Labor leadership if no other candidate will stand up for regional Australia and the coalmining industry.

Richardson: Ugly show business behind ScoMo's fair dinkum fairytale

Scott Morrison’s quiet revolution has upended Australian politics – and likely changed campaigning forever. And in SA, the collateral fallout could see the beginning of the end for two homegrown political parties, Tom Richardson writes.

Boothby win pushes Morrison towards majority government

Labor’s conceding defeat in the battle for the crucial Adelaide seat of Boothby has helped propel Scott Morrison and the re-elected Coalition to expected majority government following Saturday’s surprise election result.

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Albanese unopposed for Labor leadership

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