News from our Parliament
Keep up-to-date with the latest news from our Parliament. Read straightforward explanations of bills, committee inquiries, and events in the Senate and House of Representatives, and around Parliament House.
4
February
2021
‘Too much to bear’
Clearing of koala habitat would be banned if a newly introduced private senator’s bill becomes a law.
4
February
2021
Explainer: Motions
The Senate agreed to a motion about the dangers and prevalence of ovarian cancer, but what is a motion?
3
February
2021
Studying adult literacy
The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment Education and Training is investigating the issue and importance of adult literacy in Australia.
1
January
2021
A change to the national anthem
On 1 January 2021 the Governor-General, His Excellency, General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Rtd), on the advice of the Government, issued a proclamation which changed the second line of the Australian national anthem from ‘For we are young and free’ to ‘For we are one and free’.
10
December
2020
Last day of parliament for 2020
Parliament concluded its final sitting day for 2020 on Thursday 10 December.