Economic problems overshadow the resumption of parliament
After recent figures revealed the financial constraints of Australian households, the Labor Party is preparing to attack its economic leadership.
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“A path paved with hope”: Burney says goodbye to Parliament
The referendum defeat will be a catalyst for change for the indigenous population, says outgoing MP Linda Burney, who is proud to have been a pioneer for the interests of Aboriginal women in politics. In a farewell speech to the Federal Parliament, the former Minister for Indigenous Affairs said she hoped she would leave politics … Read more
Members of Parliament face sanctions under the new Standards Commission
The federal government will introduce legislation to establish an independent parliamentary standards commission to monitor the conduct of MPs and staff.
The New South Wales Parliament is discussing a call for an increase in the minimum age for using social media
Thousands of signatures in support of an initiative to change the minimum age for using social media have reached the New South Wales Parliament.
“Toxic”: Police officers threaten to leave parliament and airport over salary dispute
In response to renewed demands for higher wages, police officers threatened to leave the parliament building and the airports. The Australian Police Federation has warned that security at Parliament House could be compromised during sitting weeks as the union claims a collective agreement proposed by the Australian government is not good enough.
Albanese's big agenda when Parliament resumes
Parliament is back with a packed agenda as the Albanese government attempts to ram through a range of key policy issues. But even before the two houses had met, the tough measures had begun, with outspoken Senator Jacqui Lambie sharply criticising the Albanese government on national security issues.
New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon blasts Australians in Parliament
The New Zealand Prime Minister joked during Question Time in Parliament that he was disparaging the intelligence of Australians. National Party leader Chris Luxon said: “When dealing with Australians, it always pays to be incredibly simple.”