Labor boosts Senate seats, but will still need crossbench to pass laws

Labor wins big in Senate, Lambie in battle to retain own seat

Labor will have a far friendlier Senate to work with this parliament in a major boost to its hopes of impl...

Labor makes Senate gains, and left-wing parties will hold a Senate majority

Labor’s huge win in the House of Representatives looks like it will be mirrored by an improvement in their Senate representation too.

Labor boosts Senate seats, but will still need crossbench to pass laws

Labor could have a clearer path to pass its agenda through the Senate after a nationwide swing to the party, but will still need to work with crossbenchers.

Labor eyes stronger presence in Senate as Coalition continues to slip

The Labor Party has been projected to strengthen its hand in the Senate following the 2025 Federal Election, as the Coalition faces the prospect of going backwards.

Election 2025: Coalition to lose Senate seats making victory much better for Labor; Warren Buffett slams Donald Trump tariffs

Don Farrell says it will be much easier for Labor to pass its legislation in the new Senate: Donald Trump was the “kiss of death” for Dutton; Labor’s focus will be on productivity. Follow the latest here.