Australian MP Helen Haines’ first concern after waking up revealed as parliament pays tribute Helen Haines was critically injured last week in an alleged act of political violence The Independent UK · Oct 26
'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising The governor-general has deplored the level of vitriol directed against Australian women in leadership in the wake of an alleged attack on a federal MP. AAP · Oct 21
All-women East Timorese delegation welcomed to Canberra Australia and East Timor's close bond has been hailed as the speaker of the southeast Asian nation's parliament leads an all-women delegation to Canberra. AAP · Aug 12
Inquiry to examine parliament behavioural standards A code of conduct for MPs and their staffers will be investigated as a parliamentary inquiry examines whether it is up to scratch. AAP · Jul 3
Political lobbyists with unfettered access to Australia’s parliament to be publicly named MPs who sponsor lobbyists’ entry to halls of power will also be listed online under new transparency rules The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
New behaviour standards are in place for parliament but crossbenchers say question time still rife with bullying Independent MP Zali Steggall says it’s not always clear who is behind disorderly behaviour – and sometimes it can be a whole section of a political party The Guardian - AU · Nov 29, 2025
Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Microsoft sued over ‘misleading’ emails; power outages after storms; and could the internet go offline? Australia’s consumer watchdog claims in federal court that the tech company misled nearly 3 million customers on software prices The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2025
Traditions dragged to the fore as parliament comes back Before MPs can debate any laws in the new parliament, traditions dating back hundreds of years first have to be followed. AAP · Jul 22, 2025
Bob Katter Got Laughed Out Of Parliament After Rant About ‘Pagan Rituals’ To ‘Crocodile Gods’ Bob Katter has gone on a bizarre rant about crocodile gods, pagan rituals, and the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Totally normal stuff. Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21, 2024
Legal threat against Labor MP by business associate of Stuart Robert to be assessed for potential contempt of parliament Powerful privileges committee will review complaint from Labor’s Julian Hill about defamation concerns notice from lawyers for John Margerison The Guardian - AU · Aug 14, 2024
Security boosted at Parliament House after protests Protesters who climbed onto the roof at Parliament House have triggered upgrades to security measures, with longer-term options being considered. AAP · Aug 12, 2024
Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors. AAP · Nov 13, 2023
Trade and security ties with India gathering pace: Australian Speaker Australia-India ties are strong, with security, trade, and people-to-people dimensions. Last year, the two countries signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. Australia is resetting its relationship with China, but respects India's decisions. Education is a key area for further strengthening ties, with a strong pipeline of Indian students coming… The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2023 Speaker calls out ‘disgusting’ behaviour by Coalition MPs that left parliament worker hurt Politicians apologise for pushing past attendant to avoid a vote as she tried to lock a door
The New Daily · Mar 29, 2023 Coalition MPs sorry after staffer injured in hasty exit House Speaker Milton Dick has blasted coalition MPs for their conduct during a vote which left a chamber attendant injured.
ABC News · Mar 29, 2023 Liberal MPs apologise for injuring attendant in rush to avoid vote, after being reprimanded Speaker of the House Milton Dick reads the riot act to a group of Coalition MPs, saying he was "disgusted" after they injured a female parliamentary attendant while trying to avoid a vote on Tuesday afternoon.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023 Peter Dutton proposes criminalisation of Nazi symbols after Tuesday’s question time stoush Opposition attempts to move bill but possible expulsion of Moira Deeming from Liberals threatens to expose party faultlines
The New Daily · Mar 7, 2023 Family of first woman MP make historic donation The family of Australia's most prominent political couple has handed over a much-treasured Bible to the parliament.
AAP · Feb 19, 2023 Aston voters will head to polls on April Fools' Day House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick has chosen April 1 as the date for the Aston by-election to replace outgoing Liberal MP Alan Tudge.
AAP · Feb 6, 2023 Push to refer Morrison to powerful committee fails The House Speaker has rejected a Greens push to refer Scott Morrison to parliament's privileges committee regarding his secret ministry appointments.
AAP · Nov 30, 2022 Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
The New Daily · Oct 28, 2022 Albanese hits back at Qld MP’s ‘bullying’ claims Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shrugged off claims he "bullied and humiliated" another MP during a shouted exchange in Parliament.
ABC News · Oct 27, 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese accused of bullying in Question Time by Queensland Coalition MP Michelle Landry Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is accused of bullying by Coalition MP Michelle Landry, but the speaker says he did not see any disrespect.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 5, 2022 Scott Morrison tells Sky News he didn’t want to be drawn into ‘political circus’ over secret ministries Former prime minister says he does not want to engage with those ‘having a big crack at me’ in first TV interview since revelations