Australian Labor Party Draft Platform Shows Assertive Stance on China, Omits Mandatory Jail Term Opposition

Australia's Labor Party has released its draft 2026 platform, which indicates a more assertive approach towards China and notably omits the party's long-standing opposition to mandatory jail terms.

31 Mar, 14:00 — 31 Mar, 14:00

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Labor’s draft party platform more assertive on China and omits mandatory jail term stance

Exclusive: the 2026 document is designed to provide ‘scaffolding’ for a long-term Labor government Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Labor’s longstanding opposition to mandatory jail terms has been omitted from the first draft of its new national party platform, after the Albanese government backed minimum sentences on several occasions. An early working draft of the ALP’s updated platform also includes more assertive language on China and seeks to position Austral...

By Dan Jervis-Bardy Chief political correspondent

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Australian Labor Party Draft Platform Shows Assertive Stance on China, Omits Mandatory Jail Term Opposition

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