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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

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

Payman, Thorpe and Faruqi demand Labor change parliamentary rules to counter ‘overt’ racism

Exclusive: Independent and Greens senators ask president to set up inquiry and anti-racism training for politicians to prevent bigotry ‘corroding democracy’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11

View from The Hill: An ugly fracas in the Senate leads to suspension of Lidia Thorpe

Wednesday saw an ugly incident that brought shame on the Senate. It was shocking – full of provocation, accusations of racism, and what was described by Senate president Sue Lines as “physically threatening behaviour”.

The Conversation · Nov 27, 2024

Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

AAP · Mar 19, 2024

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

AAP · Feb 28, 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

Pauline Hanson Refused To Withdraw Comments About Wanting Mehreen Faruqi To Leave Australia

Pauline Hanson has sparked unrest in the Senate after she was asked to withdraw comments she made about Mehreen Faruqi.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 8, 2023

Pauline Hanson withdraws comments made to Mehreen Faruqi to avoid Senate censure

One Nation leader, who is also being sued by Faruqi for similar comments she made in a tweet, said she would take the Greens senator ‘to the airport and put you on a plane’

The Guardian - AU · Nov 8, 2023

Van dumped from party room after Thorpe allegations

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Liberal senator David Van should not sit in the party room following sexual assault allegations.

AAP · Jun 15, 2023