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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June
2020
Explainer: Representation in the Northern Territory
The Northern Territory would be guaranteed a minimum of 2 seats in the House of Representatives if a bill introduced into the Senate becomes law.
10
June
2020
Explainer: Crossing the floor
What is crossing the floor and why would a senator or member want to do it?
9
June
2020
National Cabinet here to stay
The National Cabinet—which was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—is to become a permanent forum for federal, state and territory governments to meet and make decisions for the whole country.
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June
2020
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May
2020
Home learning and teaching inquiry calls for submissions
The House Education Committee is calling for submissions from Australians about the way that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected schooling in Australia.