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Call for women and gender-diverse housing solutions
Advocates are calling for a bipartisan solution to Australia's housing crisis, with consideration for the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people.
6 days ago
Petition to parliament pushes for four-day working week
Greater work-life balances and time with family are just some of the reasons Sunshine State residents are petitioning for a four-day work week.
Feb 07, 2025
New international strategy to improve gender equality
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has launched an international gender equality strategy to advance the human rights of women and girls.
Feb 05, 2025
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Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban
Independent crossbenchers will leverage their votes in a minority government to force action on banning betting advertising after Labor failed to act.
Feb 04, 2025
Hate speech laws go to vote as anti-Semitism denounced
Hate will be stopped at its source if tougher amendments are made to proposed laws to crackdown on the rise of anti-Semitism, an advocate says.
Feb 04, 2025
Poll still a blind date as no love lost between leaders
MPs are sharpening their pitches to the public in the lead-up to a federal election as politicians gather for the first sitting week of the year.
Feb 04, 2025
Criticism of Treasury head for lunch costings 'rubbish'
The Treasury secretary has no case to answer for costing an opposition policy, his predecessor says, amid accusations of politicisation.
Feb 04, 2025
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'Sense of optimism' as PM rallies Labor, goes on attack
As politicians prepare to hit the hustings, the prime minister welcomes the start of the parliamentary year with confidence and a new attack line.
Feb 03, 2025
Gender equality targets on horizon for employers
Despite resistance from the coalition, the federal government is pushing ahead with national laws requiring employers to set and meet gender equality targets.
Jan 31, 2025
Cultural change needed with gender equality law reform
The federal government is considering legal reforms to require businesses to set and meet gender equality targets, with penalties for non-compliance.
Jan 22, 2025
Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition
History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.
Jan 16, 2025
More women in cabinet but representation worries build
The political representation of women has received a boost after a pre-election cabinet shuffle but concerns remain over the opposition's gender imbalance.
Jan 16, 2025
Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided
Veteran independents say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.
Jan 15, 2025
Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs
Hezbollah MPs have backed Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun to become the country's president in a second round of voting.
Jan 09, 2025
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No pants, no problem: MP cleared over night parly visit
An ethics committee has cleared an MP and security staff over a late-night entry to parliament but raised concern about how the public found out about it.
Dec 12, 2024
Hurdles remain for Labor despite year-ending wins
Despite notching up several wins to round out 2024, the federal government still has more issues to deal with after the summer break.
Nov 29, 2024
Tech giant concern as social media ban passes
The parent company for Facebook has hit out at a looming ban on under 16s for social media, labelling the process as rushed.
Nov 29, 2024
Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass
Three migration bills giving the government extensive powers to deport non-citizens and bar entry to Australia for some nationalities have passed the Senate.
Nov 28, 2024
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Veteran Liberal senator retires to seek 'new direction'
Simon Birmingham has made a heartfelt speech to colleagues as the Liberal called time on his 17-year Senate career to pursue a "commercially oriented" future.
Nov 28, 2024
Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has refused to back down, capping off her parliamentary year by staring down her suspension and taunting the Senate.
Nov 28, 2024
'Line in the sand': Lidia Thorpe barred from parliament
Lidia Thorpe has been suspended from parliament after the senator she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson, in a move described a "line in the sand".
Nov 27, 2024
Kat in the hat scores half-century as a politician
A stalwart of federal parliament and one of its most well-known figures, Bob Katter has marked a half-century in public office.
Nov 25, 2024
Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air
Australians are being told they will have more of a say compared to billionaires in future elections but some say there's a bitter pill hidden among the sweets.
Nov 22, 2024
Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting
The federal government has a laundry list of policy promises to push through before the next election, but it looks unlikely to get much done before 2024 ends.
Nov 22, 2024
NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year
Sixteen weeks is all some backbench MPs will have to spend in the NSW Parliament in 2025 under a new schedule put forward by the Labor government.
Nov 20, 2024
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