Brittany Higgins ordered to pay almost $350,000 in defamation damages to Linda Reynolds Former defence minister’s reputation was damaged by social media posts by her former staffer, judge rules The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025
Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott Rebellious Australian athletes who defied a boycott to take part in the controversial Moscow Olympics have finally been recognised in the nation's capital. AAP · Jul 29, 2025
Creators trying to make 'wage slaves' care about tax Content creators have mingled with economists at a tax roundtable at Parliament House hosted by teal MP Allegra Spender to get the message to a new audience. AAP · Jul 25, 2025
Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call Welcome to country is a powerful way to begin parliament, the prime minister says, as the opposition leader calls for commitment to Indigenous progress. AAP · Jul 22, 2025
Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct. AAP · Jul 2, 2025
Leading players urge Labor to tighten rules for cashed-up political lobbyists Stronger powers and bigger penalties needed to ‘investigate and punish’ unregistered lobbyists and those who break government’s code of conduct, critics say The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2025
Federal watchdog finds ‘no corruption’ in $2.4m settlement to Brittany Higgins after alleged rape National Anti-Corruption Commission concludes ‘no inappropriate intervention’ by Labor over payment to Liberal staffer following alleged Parliament House assault The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025
Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public and politicians alike. Since then, work has been underway to implement its 28 recommendations. The Conversation · Jun 1, 2025
Senator Fatima Payman Slams Alleged ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour From Male Parliamentary Colleague "I told this colleague, 'Hey, I'm drawing a line, mate', and moved on to making a formal complaint." Pedestrian.tv · May 28, 2025
Australia’s first hijab-wearing senator says older colleague told her to drink wine and ‘dance on table’ Fatima Payman files complaint alleging fellow parliamentarian’s conduct at social function was sexual and racially inappropriate The Independent UK · May 28, 2025
Stubborn or resolute: Anthony Albanese’s lifelong political instinct faces final judgment The prime minister’s background as a tough backroom operator has served him well but internal Labor critics accuse him of turning a deaf ear to advice at crucial moments. What the voters say on 3 May will define his legacy The Guardian - UK · Apr 11, 2025
Afternoon Update Election Edition: campaign is on; Dutton’s gas plan questioned; and a shoe runs into trouble It’s official: Australia is heading to the polls on 3 May as PM tells reporters he was ‘born ready’ for election campaign The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025
March 24, 2025: Parliament’s impact on pollution fight Newslaundry goes to Parliament House for this episode of Aaj Ka AQI. On Monday, the air detector pegged PM2.5 levels at over 130 while PM10 hovered around 150 at the spot. Newslaundry · Mar 24, 2025
Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct' A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. AAP · Mar 19, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024 Why Australian politicians are angry at the ‘woke brigade’ over gender neutral gingerbread The gingerbread people sold in a Parliament House cafe have some conservative politicians aghast
AAP · Nov 23, 2024 Ex-Greens MP quits, claims parliament office vandalised Former Greens MP Sam Hibbins is quitting politics, alleging personal items including photos of his children were vandalised inside his parliamentary office.
The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024 Australian senate censures Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles “You are not our king. You are not sovereign,” Lidia Thorpe yelled at King Charles
The Canberra Times · Nov 16, 2024 'Very thankful': How Rob de Castella's foundation brought 60 children to Canberra They will take part in the Stromlo Running Festival on Sunday.
AAP · Nov 10, 2024 Workplace culture at Parliament House has 'a way to go' Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.
The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024 Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran.
The Canberra Times · Nov 5, 2024 'I'm David's mum': Julie-Ann Finney's one-woman protest inside Parliament House She's attended every Senate estimates since her son David died in 2019.
AAP · Nov 4, 2024 Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid A government agency has launched an internal investigation after its Parliament House offices were raided by the federal corruption watchdog.
AAP · Nov 3, 2024 Labor banking on education plan to give it a clean run As federal MPs return to Canberra, the Labor government is hoping its education reforms will allow it to end the political year on a high ahead of the election.
The Canberra Times · Nov 1, 2024 'I'm definitely a Canberran at heart': New TV newsreader announced for ABC James Glenday is moving on to an 'exciting new project'.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 30, 2024 Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe says she pressured South Australian MP to back out of voting deal Liberal MLC Jing Lee told parliament she felt pressured after ‘unexpected encounter with a very persistent visitor’ but didn’t name Howe