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.
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February
2021
Parliamentarians stumped by Press Gallery
The Press Gallery team were victorious over the politicians’ team in the annual ‘Press Gallery versus Pollies’ cricket match.
15
February
2021
Explainer: 13th Anniversary of the Apology
The Parliament acknowledged the anniversary of the Apology to the Stolen Generations and spoke about the issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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.