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Latest news: Parliament
Workers win extra protection as Labor seals Senate deal
Frontline workers will soon be given extra protections after Labor struck a deal with the Senate cross bench to pass several industrial relations reforms.
Dec 07, 2023
Individual cigarettes to contain warnings under new law
New smoking laws that address rising levels of vaping have passed parliament, banning the use of appealing names and including new warnings on packets.
Dec 07, 2023
Engineered stone ban closer after federal support
A national ban on engineered stone products has moved a step closer after the federal government announced it would work alongside states and territories.
Dec 06, 2023
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New preventative detention laws pass parliament
Serious offenders recently released from immigration detention are now subject to preventative detention measures after laws passed federal parliament.
Dec 06, 2023
'Keep the glow': tributes flow for courageous MP Murphy
Anthony Albanese has led tributes on the floor of parliament to the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, praising her determination and resilience.
Dec 06, 2023
Aussie terrorists, spies to have citizenship stripped
The Commonwealth will be able to apply to strip the citizenship of convicted terrorists if they are dual Australian nationals after new laws passed parliament.
Dec 06, 2023
Maori protesters march as New Zealand MPs sworn in
The 54th Parliament of New Zealand has opened, amid demonstrations from Maori both inside and outside the House.
Dec 05, 2023
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Infrastructure advisory body gets facelift after cuts
Reforms to the body that advises on infrastructure projects have been slammed as not going far enough to ensure transparency of government decisions.
Dec 05, 2023
Serious offenders face return to detention in laws push
The worst offenders recently released from immigration detention could soon be locked up again with the government pushing for new laws to pass this week.
Dec 04, 2023
Labor MP Peta Murphy dies aged 50 after cancer battle
Labor MP Peta Murphy has died at the age of 50 following a battle with breast cancer, the prime minister has announced.
Dec 04, 2023
Newest senator Dave Sharma officially sworn in
Dave Sharma has become Australia's newest senator after being sworn into the upper house following the retirement of former foreign minister Marise Payne.
Dec 03, 2023
NSW police gain power to launch hate crime prosecutions
Law changes will allow police in NSW to prosecute people with inciting violence based on race, religion or sexual orientation without external approval.
Nov 30, 2023
System in decay: inquiry seeks action on dental care
A Senate committee says the government should bite the bullet on public delivery of dental care and ways to boost the oral health workforce.
Nov 30, 2023
Environmental lawyer to become next Greens senator
Steph Hodgins-May will replace outgoing Greens Senator Janet Rice in federal parliament when she leaves politics next year.
Nov 30, 2023
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Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws
The federal opposition wants to broaden proposed laws that would strip convicted terrorists and spies of their Australian citizenship.
Nov 30, 2023
NSW locks in the journey to net-zero emissions
Net-zero emissions laws have passed the NSW parliament but not before significant amendments from a crossbench alliance wanting further action.
Nov 30, 2023
Job placement services driven by dole bludger myth
Australian employment services are fragmented and have failed, with a parliamentary review calling for a complete overhaul of the system.
Nov 30, 2023
'Immense, urgent': Australia falling short on climate
Australia is not on track to meet its emissions reductions, a report from the Climate Change Authority has found, leading to calls for greater action.
Nov 30, 2023
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Premier used cannabis but snuffs out reform just yet
Victoria has left the door ajar for a policy change on cannabis as two senior government members admit to past use, including Premier Jacinta Allan.
Nov 30, 2023
Senate gives watertight tick to Murray-Darling plan
Changes to the Murray-Darling Basin Plan have passed the Senate with a raft of amendments after a deal between the government, Greens and crossbenchers.
Nov 30, 2023
Australia to get its first anti-slavery commissioner
New laws have been introduced to appoint Australia's first anti-slavery commissioner to tackle issues like sex trafficking and exploitation.
Nov 30, 2023
Bans on Nazi symbols and salute pass lower house
New laws banning public displays of Nazi symbols have passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.
Nov 29, 2023
New laws to streamline military exports, cut red tape
Defence Minister Richard Marles is moving to strip the need for export permits for military technology to the US and UK in a bid to streamline collaboration.
Nov 29, 2023
Domestic violence victims remembered as MPs urge action
The names of all women known to be killed in domestic violence incident were read out in parliament, as MPs called the issue a national crisis.
Nov 29, 2023
Laws stripping terrorists' citizenship pass lower house
New laws stripping Australian citizenship from dual nationals convicted of terror offences have passed the House of Representatives.
Nov 29, 2023
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