Labor (Political Party)

Millions of Aussies to be hit by up to $200 hike kicking in today

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Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent from today, the biggest increase in five years. The federal government last month approved an average industry premium rise of 3.03 per cent. But some major insurers have confirmed prices will increase by as much as 4.1 per cent. Newsletters: Breaking … Read more

Millions of Aussies to be hit by extra $159 cost in just days

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Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent on April 1, the biggest increase in five years. The federal government has approved an average industry premium rise of 3.03 per cent. However, some major insurers have confirmed prices will increase by as much as 4.1 per cent. Newsletters: Breaking … Read more

Blow to Aussie hip pockets with health insurance premiums set to rise

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Private health insurance premiums are set to rise by more than 3 per cent, in the biggest increase in five years. The federal government has approved an average industry premium rise of 3.03 per cent, which will come into effect from April. More than 14 million Australians could be paying more for their health insurance … Read more

Last chance for eligible Victorian households to apply for $250 Power Saving Bonus

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Victorians have until midnight August 31 to apply for the current $250 Power Saving Bonus payment from the state government. The new round of the payment was an election promise and was confirmed after the Andrews government’s success at the November 2022 state election. The $250 payment has been available to any household that compares … Read more

Labor wins Daniel Andrews’ former seat Mulgrave despite swing in Victorian by-election

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Labor is set to retain Daniel Andrews’ seat of Mulgrave despite a significant swing against the Victorian government in the former premier’s seat. With more than 75 per cent of the vote counted, Dandenong mayor Eden Foster leads with more than 40 per cent of the primary vote in Saturday’s by-election, which is down 10.9 … Read more

Peta Murphy, Victorian MP in Albanese government, dies aged 50 after cancer battle

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Labor MP Peta Murphy has died at home surrounded by family after a battle with breast cancer. She was 50. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Albanese leads emotional tributes for Victorian MP Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the death of the member for the Victorian … Read more