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Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

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.

Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs

Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs

Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs

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.

No pants, no problem: MP cleared over night parly visit

No pants, no problem: MP cleared over night parly visit

No pants, no problem: MP cleared over night parly visit

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.

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Hurdles remain for Labor despite year-ending wins

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.

Tech giant concern as social media ban passes

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.

Deportation, travel ban and dogs in detention laws pass

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.

Veteran Liberal senator retires to seek 'new direction'

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.

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Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe

Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe

Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe

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.

'Line in the sand': Lidia Thorpe barred from parliament

'Line in the sand': Lidia Thorpe barred from parliament

'Line in the sand': Lidia Thorpe barred from parliament

'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".

Kat in the hat scores half-century as a politician

Kat in the hat scores half-century as a politician

Kat in the hat scores half-century as a politician

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.

Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

Squeeze on election spending but cash caps up in air

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.

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

Pressure on PM to ram through agenda in final sitting

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.

NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year

NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year

NSW MPs slammed for 'part-time' parliamentary year

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.

Thousands of vapes seized as tougher penalties set

Thousands of vapes seized as tougher penalties set

Thousands of vapes seized as tougher penalties set

Thousands of vapes seized as tougher penalties set

New laws entrenching harsher penalties for vape suppliers are set to pass NSW parliament.

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Election money reforms dubbed a 'major-party stitch-up'

Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties.

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.

Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots

Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

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Labor concedes voters lost faith as parliament resumes

The Northern Territory's parliament has been sworn in ahead of the government legislating to grapple with a "crime crisis".

New deputy premier picked as cabinet reshuffle looms

A political veteran and former senator has been appointed deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government, as the party searches for a new treasurer.

Interstate ferry fiasco claims Liberal deputy leader

The deputy premier of Tasmania's minority Liberal government has resigned from cabinet over ferry delays and cost blowouts.

Public servants to face fines if robodebt happens again

Public servants and agency bosses who thwart independent investigations into their work could soon be fined thousands of dollars.

Middle East conflict looms over parliament's return

Politicians will return to Canberra as tensions simmer over escalating conflict involving Gaza, Lebanon, Israel and Iran.

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.

Liberals to double debt, delay budget surplus

The Tasmanian Liberal government's 2024/25 budget has pushed back a projected surplus and forecast net debt to double in four years.

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