Parliament
Outdated Telecommunications Laws Getting a Refresh
Laws designed for the age of the landline phone are currently getting updated, with a draft bill for new laws......
Northern Ireland government collapse – Just another Brexit thing?
Northern Ireland has been without a functioning power-sharing government for months. Recent talks between the major parties of Northern Ireland, Sinn......
Deal between Liberal & Labor over citizenship crisis
124 days ago, Scott Ludlum was the first casualty of Section 44. Since then, the citizenship saga has dominated the......
Study shows young people engaged, but unaware of the process
A study by three academics at Monash University has discovered that while young people are interested in political issues, they......
Parliament’s burka rule provokes heated reactions…
In a quick decision, Parliament has introduced new security measures forcing burka wearers to sit in a separate glass viewing......
Labor party women pass motion for 50 percent representation in Parliament
The women of the Labor Party have unanimously passed a motion to lift the party’s affirmative action target to 50......
Sexist remarks getting worse at Ernie Awards
The 21st annual Ernie Awards for Sexist Behaviour were held at the NSW Parliment House last night. Meredith Burgmann, founder......
Will Palmer make parliament barmier?
Clive Palmer’s party has announced its three federal senators will join with Motoring Enthusiast senator Ricky Muir in a voting......
Deadlock end to Parliament’s last day of the year
The issue of Julia Gillard’s fitness to remain in office dominated today’s final Federal Parliament sittings. The Prime Minister eventually......
Indigenous Representation in State Parliaments still Pitiful
Last week, Eric Deeral passed away – its not a name that most Australians would be familiar with – but......