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'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

'Culture of cover-up': Lambie refers ADF brass to Hague

Senator Jacqui Lambie has referred senior leaders within the ADF to the International Criminal Court over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

'Tough choices' for NSW amid per-capita recession worry

NSW families are being warned about tough decisions that must be made on government spending as inflation bites the country's largest employer.

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

PM 'comfortable' if David Van never returns to Senate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he is comfortable if Senator David Van never returns to parliament following allegations of misconduct raised against him.

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Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

Penalties sharpened for possessing a knife in public

NSW is cracking down on the rising tide of knife crime with the maximum penalties for possessing or wielding a knife to double.

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

'Juvenile': PM seeks advice as housing policy stalls

The prime minister says the government is seeking advice on the triggers required for a double dissolution after the Greens delayed a key housing bill.

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

Recognising migrant qualifications 'will boost economy'

A new report shows unleashing the power of skilled migrants and refugees could boost the Australian economy and fill workforce gaps.

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Ex-Liberal Van loses Senate role amid misconduct claims

Former Liberal senator David Van has been stripped of a position and is not expected to attend parliament this week following sexual harassment allegations.

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Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Push to cut big money influence on federal elections

Improving transparency and reducing the influence of generous donors on federal elections will require significant reforms, a parliamentary committee says.

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

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

'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.

Push to stop 'arms race' in federal election spending

Push to stop 'arms race' in federal election spending

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

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

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.

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Former senator accuses Van of inappropriate touching

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

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

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

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

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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 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

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

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.

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.

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