‘We owe it to history’ to defeat One Nation, PM tells Labor faithful – as it happened
Guardian AU
•Sun, 30 Aug 2026 05:37:19 GMT
📰 What Happened
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the 61st Queensland Labor state conference in Brisbane on Sunday that the party 'owes it to history' to defeat One Nation, as the right-wing party claims close to 30% of primary votes and won the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia on Saturday. Elsewhere on Sunday: missing Australian woman Cara Severino was found safe after Nepal floods, Tanya Plibersek said cabinet never discussed cutting the refugee intake and that smart glasses imports could face regulation, a 13-year-old died from head injuries after an e-scooter crash, and a man was charged with the murder of an 85-year-old woman in Huonville, Tasmania.
🔍 The Backstory
The day's events unfolded against a backdrop of surging anti-immigration sentiment, with speakers at 'March for Australia' rallies held across the country taking credit for One Nation's rise. Mark Latham and right-wing influencers addressed the rallies, and One Nation's Secret Harbour byelection win - plus momentum in other seats - has put the minor party squarely at the centre of federal politics.
🎯 Why It Matters
The live blog captures a pivotal day in Australian politics: a surging right-wing party, Labor's response, and a government balancing refugee policy, online safety and the Nepal disaster. It shows how byelection results and migration politics are setting the agenda as the next federal election approaches.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the 61st Queensland Labor state conference in Brisbane on Sunday that the party 'owes it to history' to defeat One Nation, as the right-wing party claims close to 30% of primary votes and won the Secret Harbour byelection in Western Australia on Saturday. Elsewhere on Sunday: missing Australian woman Cara Severino was found safe after Nepal floods, Tanya Plibersek said cabinet never discussed cutting the refugee intake and that smart glasses imports could face regulation, a 13-year-old died from head injuries after an e-scooter crash, and a man was charged with the murder of an 85-year-old woman in Huonville, Tasmania.
The day's events unfolded against a backdrop of surging anti-immigration sentiment, with speakers at 'March for Australia' rallies held across the country taking credit for One Nation's rise. Mark Latham and right-wing influencers addressed the rallies, and One Nation's Secret Harbour byelection win - plus momentum in other seats - has put the minor party squarely at the centre of federal politics.
The live blog captures a pivotal day in Australian politics: a surging right-wing party, Labor's response, and a government balancing refugee policy, online safety and the Nepal disaster. It shows how byelection results and migration politics are setting the agenda as the next federal election approaches.