Deal to cut energy costs closer, says PM
The federal government is edging nearer to a plan to ease energy costs, with the prime minister confident a deal can be struck.
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Greens seek new Morrison inquiry referral
Greens leader Adam Bandt is calling for a new referral to parliament's privileges committee relating to Scott Morrison's secret ministries.
Anti-corruption watchdog clears parliament
The National Anti-Corruption Commission will start its work holding politicians and officials to account next year after new laws were passed in parliament.
Scott Morrison first ex-PM to be censured
Scott Morrison has become the first former prime minister to be censured by federal parliament over his secret appointments to multiple ministerial portfolios.
Morrison to face rare parliamentary action
Federal parliament is set to invoke a rare censure motion against former PM Scott Morrison over the way he secretly appointed himself to ministerial portfolios.
Workplace laws set to pass parliament
The government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
Workplace laws will be ‘win-win’: Albanese
The federal government's industrial relations laws look set to pass parliament following a deal with crossbench senator David Pocock.
Censure motion against Morrison
Anthony Albanese says parliament will move to censure former prime minister Scott Morrison, but the motion will not be supported by the opposition.
Nationals to oppose Indigenous voice
The Nationals will not support efforts to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, threatening the chances of a referendum passing.
Anti-corruption laws pass first hurdle
Laws for a proposed national anti-corruption commission have been passed by parliament's lower house, despite issues raised by crossbenchers.
Juukan owners lash out at govt response
The federal government has pledged to better protect Indigenous cultural heritage but the Juukan Gorge custodians say they weren't meaningfully consulted.
Work law reform hinges on small business
The government continues to negotiate with crossbenchers on its proposed changes to workplace laws as the spotlight turns to the size of businesses exempted.
Crossbench warning on corruption watchdog
The federal government is being urged by the crossbench to ensure its anti-corruption watchdog is as strong as it can be, with a push for public hearings.
Government cool on workplace bill changes
Proposed changes to Labor's workplace laws would be "significant" if adopted, says Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke as he seeks crossbench support.
Push for social projects boost in north
In an annual statement on northern Australia, minister Madeleine King says more social projects are needed for the vast region.
Outgoing Nats MP ‘grateful’ to Barilaro
An outgoing Nationals MP has said she will always be grateful to divisive former deputy premier John Barilaro as she farewells her career in NSW politics.
Corruption watchdog gets broad backing
A parliamentary committee has given unanimous support for laws to set up a National Anti-Corruption Commission, but made six proposed changes.
IR changes will serve common interest: PM
As debate continues on government workplace changes, Anthony Albanese says the reform will rebuild an outdated system.
IR laws will sacrifice Australians: Dutton
Peter Dutton says the government's proposed workplace laws would make life harder for businesses, as debate on the reforms continue.
Tas premier says sorry to abuse survivors
Tasmania's premier has delivered a formal apology to victim-survivors of child sexual abuse in state institutions after harrowing evidence at an inquiry.
Budget missed chance for relief: Dutton
Peter Dutton has used his first budget reply speech to attack the lack of cost-of-living measures put forward by the government while inflation rises.
Workplace laws to get flexibility overhaul
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has introduced laws to give employees more power to request flexible work hours and strike multi-employer deals.
Thorpe defiant over senate bikie probe
Parliament will investigate Greens senator Lidia Thorpe's failure to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss while on a law enforcement committee.
Senator faces probe for bikie relationship
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has referred herself to parliament's powerful privileges committee after failing to disclose a relationship with an ex-bikie boss.
Qld moves toward coercive control law
A bill introduced to Queensland parliament is the first step in system-wide domestic violence reform, the state attorney-general says.
Queensland to reform lobbyist watchdog
The Queensland premier has tabled bills in parliament to give the auditor-general and the political lobbyist watchdog more independence.
Qld casino law offers lifeline to Star
The Queensland government has proposed a legal change that could allow Star to rehabilitate itself in time to open its $3.6 billion Brisbane casino next year.
Queensland minister apologies for slur
Queensland agriculture minister Mark Furner has "unreservedly apologised" for making a "dopey, stupid woman" comment in parliament.
Power disparity worries parliament staff
A review into employment law governing parliamentarians and their staff has made 15 recommendations to address concerns about the power disparity.
Anti-corruption bill hits parliament
Federal government laws to set up a national anti-corruption commission have been introduced to parliament, sparking new debate over its scope and powers.
Labor integrity bill heads to parliament
Labor's anti-corruption body bill will be put before the federal parliament on Wednesday following revelations it will cost $262 million over four years.