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'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

'Need for vigilance' against foreign interference: MP

The chair of the intelligence and security committee wants people to be vigilant amid allegations a Chinese spy infiltrated the UK parliament.

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Spying case sparks call for tougher parliament vetting

Parliament House workers should undergo security vetting, says a Liberal frontbencher following revelations of espionage by an MP's researcher in the UK.

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

Labor, Greens open doors to lock in $10b housing fund

The government's $10 billion housing future fund is set to pass through parliament in a deal with the Greens for more investment in social and affordable homes.

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Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

Parliament to crackdown on military pilot poaching

The government is set to introduce laws to crack down on military personnel leaking classified secrets after concerns over China poaching Western pilots.

Bill to close labour hire loopholes pushed into 2024

Bill to close labour hire loopholes pushed into 2024

The reporting date for an inquiry into laws to close labour hire loopholes has been pushed into next year, effectively ending its chances of passing this year.

'I did not feel safe': MP decries political aggression

'I did not feel safe': MP decries political aggression

Independent MP Kylea Tink has condemned the behaviour of fellow politicians and accused them of creating a hostile and unsafe environment.

Strip search of women 'context' for Qatar refusal: King

Strip search of women 'context' for Qatar refusal: King

Catherine King says the mistreatment of a group of Australian women was linked to her decision to block Qatar Airways' request for more flights.

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Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

Federal Greens want new commission to address poverty

The government's economic inclusion advisory committee doesn't go far enough on poverty, says a Greens senator who wants a new commission to tackle the issue.

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

Parliament orders major work on net-zero nuts and bolts

The Climate Change Authority will develop plans across the whole economy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in a major report to be delivered within a year.

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

Workplace reforms will stifle mining sector: Dutton

The government's workplace reforms are aimed at ending exploitative labour loopholes but Peter Dutton claims they will damage the crucial resources sector.

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Australia's newest MP pledges small business support

Cameron Caldwell has promised to fight for small business upon entering parliament after retaining the Queensland seat of Fadden for the LNP at a by-election.

Living costs, workplace reform on parliament agenda

Living costs, workplace reform on parliament agenda

Living costs, workplace reform on parliament agenda

Living costs, workplace reform on parliament agenda

Federal parliamentarians return to Canberra for the next sitting fortnight, when workplace law changes and ongoing cost of living issues will dominate.

Triple-zero reforms follow deadly failures of pandemic

Triple-zero reforms follow deadly failures of pandemic

Triple-zero reforms follow deadly failures of pandemic

Triple-zero reforms follow deadly failures of pandemic

Victoria's emergency call service will be rebranded and brought under government control in changes sparked by underperformance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tears as 'Declan's law' debated while NT crime rises

Tears as 'Declan's law' debated while NT crime rises

Tears as 'Declan's law' debated while NT crime rises

Tears as 'Declan's law' debated while NT crime rises

A grieving mother's petition to amend NT bail laws has garnered more than 26,000 signatures and is being debated in the NT Legislative Assembly.

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Bail reforms do 'half the job': Indigenous advocates

Bail law reforms will face amendments in Victorian parliament as Indigenous advocates insist the changes do not go far enough.

Ban on Nazi salute, symbols one step closer in Victoria

The Victorian attorney-general will introduce legislation to parliament which will make it a criminal offence to perform the Nazi salute in public.

Latham and second MP quit One Nation over 'money grab'

One Nation may as well be known in NSW as One MP after Mark Latham and a long-time colleague quit the party and accused officials of misusing taxpayer funds.

Battle looms for parliamentary standards watchdog

An independent human resources authority will be set up to support workers in Parliament House but establishing an enforcement body could face an uphill battle.

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Ex-PM Morrison avoids probe into robodebt comments

Scott Morrison will not be investigated for allegedly misleading parliament about his role in robodebt, in the wake of a royal commission report.

Nuclear waste dump King hit, Indigenous owners rejoice

Indigenous owners have welcomed the federal government dumping plans for a nuclear waste facility in regional South Australia.

Pacific workers set to gain new government benefits

Pacific engagement visa holders could soon be given financial support to attend university, under new laws introduced to parliament.

Seat of Farmer to kick goals for Indigenous recognition

A senior Labor MP wants a new seat in Western Australia to be named after the late Australian rules giant and Indigenous coach Graham "Polly" Farmer.

Procurement system a consultants' 'protection racket'

A parliamentary committee has savaged the procurement process for government contracts, saying it is an uncompetitive rort.

Consultancy giants load up on $3.7b Defence contracts

Australia's biggest four consultancy firms raked in billions of dollars from Defence contracts, new analysis shows, sparking calls for greater transparency.

Cabinet retains the power to send soldiers to war

Decisions to send Australian troops into conflict will remain in the hands of federal cabinet, but the government has moved to allow more debate on the issue.

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