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MPs push for in-depth integrity debate

The federal government will prioritise its anti-corruption body proposal despite parliamentary delays but crossbenchers want adequate time for debate.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

Labor cancels $18m grant to controversial foundation endorsed by governor general

David Hurley had discussions with Scott Morrison about leadership program that later received one-off funding before it was operational

The Guardian - AU · Sep 7, 2022

Clock ticking on MPs move to revoke $18 million from Governor-General’s favoured charity

Crossbench MPs have given the government 15 sitting days to stand in the way of their move to revoke an $18 million grant to a charity.

The New Daily · Sep 6, 2022

Climate target bill passes lower house after being amended by Greens and 'teal' crossbenchers

The government has agreed to Greens and "teal" independent amendments to its climate target bill, despite not requiring their votes in the lower house, in a sign of what the crossbench hopes is a new approach to politics.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022

‘Historic’ climate bill for reducing carbon emissions poised to pass into law

The Greens confirmed they would support the climate bill in the lower house and Senate, and Liberal MP Bridget Archer would cross the floor.

The New Daily · Aug 3, 2022

‘Put your masks on’: Monique Ryan gives Coalition dressing-down during question time

Former paediatric neurologist was speaking about the risk of long Covid when opposition MPs, most of whom were not wearing masks, interjected

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2022

MP pledges to return trust in democracy

The former neurology head at Victoria's Royal Children's Hospital turned independent MP says action on climate change will be her main priority in parliament.

AAP · Jul 28, 2022

Australia’s 35 newly elected MPs head to ‘parliament school’

New MPs will hear from clerks, whips, former MPs, the outgoing speaker, the federal police and Asio on the inner workings of Parliament House

The Guardian - AU · Jun 28, 2022

Vic MP takes threats to police, AFP

Newly elected Kooyong MP Monique Ryan has reported a series of threatening letters sent to her supporters in the inner-Melbourne electorate.

AAP · Jun 13, 2022

Independent Kooyong MP Monique Ryan contacts police over 'threatening' letters to supporters

Dr Ryan says the "misogynistic, racist and threatening" letters began arriving in the mailboxes of some of her campaign supporters three weeks ago.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022