1st day of Labor’s national conference

Beyond Albo almost having an accident on the escalator, here are the highlights of the 1st day of Labor’s national conference:

Albo announced a new Fair Work Court, strengthening union power to launch claims against employers. Industry has criticised this decision as yet another policy that was not taken to the last election
The SA premier Peter Malinauskas targeted Barnaby, saying that “if you can’t govern your dog, you can’t govern the country”
Labor recognised One Nation as the biggest risk to the Labor party and their government
Treasurer Jim Chalmers warned of a “coalition of callous and chaos” if the Coalition and One Nation form government. He also attempted to defend the recent unpopular budget
Labor MP Ed Husic called for a gas tax, more Indigenous recognition and a more pro-Palestine stance in the Middle East

Unemployment in Victoria soars

Unemployment in Victoria is at 5.1%, the highest since COVID and the worst in the country.

Business has blamed Victoria’s high taxes and many anti-business policies for Victoria’s failing economy
It’s set to get worse with more regulation like Labor’s mandate for work from home
This is increasing pressure on the Premier, who is facing a renewed leadership challenge

The details: Petrol is set to rise again to $2 a litre as the Middle East conflict resumes.

Markets also predict interest rates are expected to rise by the end of the year.

One Nation is selling new “sit down” dog leads after Barnaby Joyce’s outburst on live TV.

A new report by charity Good360 Australia reveals:

1 in 5 Australians are skipping buying hygiene or cleaning products to afford other essentials
1 in 3 are avoiding social situations as a result
1 in 4 have delayed a doctor or dental appointment

See you on Monday,
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