BIZARRE: 125 - What They Never Told You

Hell hath frozen over as the ‘No-alition’ and Labor find common ground on key legislation – but will it last?

For the middle-majority of Australians, who are weary of our political leaders and their squabbling, ‘their horizon is the end of the week’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024

The Government Is Changing The Way The NDIS Works — Here’s Why Advocates Say It’s A ‘Betrayal’

What are the NDIS changes thanks to the new bill passed by Parliament, and why are advocates so concerned for the community's safety?

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 23, 2024

Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms

The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.

AAP · Aug 23, 2024

Plenty of pots left to stir for this retiring pollie

Labor MP Graham Perrett is retiring from politics but the firebrand Queenslander has not finished stirring the pot in parliament.

AAP · Aug 22, 2024

Labor left warrior Graham Perrett to retire after almost 20 years in federal parliament

Exclusive: In his parting words, the member for Moreton says people shouldn’t ‘underestimate the influence of backbenchers’ who can make ‘real change’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024

Inquiry raises deep concerns over Labor’s $1.5 billion cash splash for new NT gas hub

A Senate inquiry has failed to reach agreement on whether the federal government should spend A$1.5 billion on a major industrial hub in Darwin – spending critics say amounts to a huge fossil fuel subsidy.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

Politicians Who Act Like Dickheads Could Face Fines, Suspension, And Pay Cuts For Poor Behaviour

A new bill aims to address the workplace culture at parliament house, by punishing politicians for their poor behaviour while at work.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21, 2024

Letter excerpts read in Senate accuse Australian Human Rights Commission of mistreating staff who support Palestine

Former AHRC staff member alleged management viewed her Palestinian identity as a risk and leaked information about her to a shock jock, Mehreen Faruqi tells parliament

The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2024

Linda Burney gives valedictory speech to parliament – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2024

PM issues Greens challenge on manufacturing plan

Anthony Albanese has called on the Greens to support the government's signature Future Made in Australian plan, as negotiations begin on the proposal's future.

AAP · Aug 20, 2024