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Labor Party's 2026 Platform: Supports Minimum Sentences, China Focus

3/31/2026

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The Labor Party's draft of its 2026 platform omits opposition to mandatory jail terms.
The draft reflects the Albanese government's support for minimum sentences.
It emphasizes a more assertive policy toward China, recognizes its global influence, and reaffirms the Australia–United States alliance.
It positions Australia as an active middle power and notes Albanese government's recognition of a Palestinian state.
The platform will undergo revisions ahead of national conference in July 2026.

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The Labor Party's draft of its 2026 platform omits opposition to mandatory jail terms.
The draft reflects the Albanese government's support for minimum sentences.
It emphasizes a more assertive policy toward China, recognizes its global influence, and reaffirms the Australia–United States alliance.
It positions Australia as an active middle power and notes Albanese government's recognition of a Palestinian state.
The platform will undergo revisions ahead of national conference in July 2026.