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'Axis of evil': Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate

'Axis of evil': Housing bill delayed amid fiery debate

Debate on the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund has been pushed back until October in a major blow to the government.

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Voice referendum cleared with fiery debate and applause

Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Indigenous senators speak out as referendum takes shape

Indigenous senators speak out as referendum takes shape

Indigenous senators speak out as referendum takes shape

Indigenous senators speak out as referendum takes shape

Parliament has all but passed laws setting up the Indigenous voice referendum, as senators debate the final form the public vote will take.

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Push to stop 'arms race' in federal election spending

Push to stop 'arms race' in federal election spending

Addressing record high election spending, donor transparency and introducing donation caps are among a wishlist of reforms to improve integrity in politics.

Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Women MPs speak out over parliament's toxic culture

Parliamentarians from across the divide have raised concerns about the politicisation of sexual assault and misconduct allegations.

Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector

Two federal bodies created to bolster arts sector

Laws have passed parliament setting up two new arts bodies as part of the renamed Creative Australia, formerly known as the Australia Council.

Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching

Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching

Former senator Amanda Stoker has accused Senator David Van of inappropriately touching her during a parliamentary gathering.

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Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has hit out against the voice referendum, saying the body would be a powerless advisory group.

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

Row erupts over leaks of Higgins' texts and settlement

The prime minister says the political fighting over Brittany Higgins' leaked text messages is not a good look for parliament.

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

Umpire defers pay rise for federal politicians

The Remuneration Tribunal has deferred a decision on hiking the pay of federal politicians.

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Voice shouldn't be treated as political issue: senator

Moderate Liberal Andrew Bragg has hit out at opponents of the voice for saying it would bring race into the constitution.

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland Speaker steps aside after slurred return

Queensland parliamentary Speaker Curtis Pitt will step aside for a second time amid growing concerns for his health while denying alcohol was involved.

'No' campaign importing Trump-style politics: Burney

'No' campaign importing Trump-style politics: Burney

'No' campaign importing Trump-style politics: Burney

'No' campaign importing Trump-style politics: Burney

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns parts of the voice referendum 'no' campaign are using misinformation tactics.

AFP to investigate leaked Higgins messages, recordings

AFP to investigate leaked Higgins messages, recordings

AFP to investigate leaked Higgins messages, recordings

AFP to investigate leaked Higgins messages, recordings

The attorney-general has confirmed text messages and recordings of Brittany Higgins leaked to the media have been referred to the Australian Federal Police.

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Minister Gallagher rejects claims she misled parliament

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says she did not reveal private information about Brittany Higgins' rape allegations as she denies misleading parliament.

Greens hammer demands as Labor pitches housing shift

The government is proposing changes to its $10 billion housing fund but the Greens say Labor is still not moving on its two key needs.

Maria Kovacic sworn in as NSW's newest senator

Former state Liberal Party president Maria Kovacic has been sworn in to federal parliament, replacing the late senator Jim Molan.

Kovacic's Senate rise comes ahead of crucial debate

Western Sydney businesswoman Maria Kovacic will be sworn in as the Liberals' newest senator, replacing the late Jim Molan.

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Housing, voice key issues for federal parliament

Federal parliament is set to sit over the next fortnight to finalise the Indigenous voice referendum as debate continues on a Labor housing pledge.

Health puts PwC contracts back under the microscope

A Senate budget estimates hearing in Canberra has been told $25 million in contracts with PwC are being examined for any conflicts of interest and risks.

Religious schools lobby to ditch new Vic payroll tax

Victorian government MPs have been warned the removal of the payroll tax exemption for about 110 private schools will lead to higher student fees.

Young Australians could make voice referendum a success

The Indigenous voice to parliament referendum will be a success if Australia's young people vote 'yes', Trade Minister Don Farrell says.

Pressure for national ban on logging native forests

Crossbench MPs have urged the government to implement a national ban on native forest logging, following Victoria's move to end the practice.

Artists set to receive greater workplace protection

New bodies to be formed as part of a multi-million dollar government arts policy have passed the lower house.

Victorian private schools facing 'tax triple whammy'

The Victorian opposition claims non-government schools stripped of payroll tax exemptions will also have to pay COVID-19 debt and mental health levies.

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