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Australian Parliament
Politicians Face Pay Cuts Amid New Conduct Rules
A leaked draft for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission reveals it would have the power to impose sanctions on politicians found to be in breach.
Former PM Leaves Parliament With Speech Urging Australians to Reconnect With Christian Faith
Scott Morrison will today deliver a valedictory speech after being in politics for nearly 2 decades.
Government Promises to Remove Criminal Penalties for Employers Calling After-Hours
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has committed to passing new legislation to remove criminal sanctions for breaches of the ‘right to disconnect.’
EXPLAINER: What Do Australia’s New Workplace Laws Mean For You?
The changes stop employers calling after hours, and includes changes to bargaining, gig workers, independent road transport operators, and even franchisees.
Prime Minister Sidesteps Questions on Changes to Negative Gearing
The Coalition’s decision to support the government’s tax package has left it with little ammunition to use in Parliament.
Politics Now ‘Institutionalised’ With Careerists: Ex-Premier
Former NSW Premier Mike Baird says politics is now divorced from trying to improve the lives of the citizens.
Study Finds This Country’s Politicians to Be the Most Disorderly
Researchers found that conflict during Question Time did not reduce public engagement in politics.
Australia Introduces Tough New Laws to Handle Dangerous Immigrant Offenders
Within days, 4 of the almost 150 people freed from detention have been arrested on charges ranging from breaching curfew to indecent assault.
Immigration, Inflation, Inhalation on Parliament Agenda
Parliament sits for the final time this year.
