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Latest news: Federal Parliament

A Capital for All Australians: Report on the ACT’s future

A parliament committee has made 21 recommendations for Canberra's development, but Senator Pocock believes the Commonwealth can do more.

Indigenous voice and economy top parliamentary agenda

Cost of living and the Indigenous voice referendum will dominate the federal parliamentary agenda as politicians return to the nation's capital. 

Young Canberrans can Raise their Voices in parliament

Canberrans under 21 can have their views on politics and current affairs read out by local politicians in Federal Parliament next month.

Climate, integrity on Federal Parliament’s agenda

The Federal Parliament resumes for two weeks on Monday, ahead of the Albanese government's first budget on October 25.

Climate change bills pass lower house

New laws to raise Australia's carbon emissions cut targets have cleared their first hurdle after passing the federal parliament's lower house. 

New PM Anthony Albanese wants a respectful parliament

Anthony Albanese says he will respect Peter Dutton as the likely new Liberal leader, but the prime minister also believes his government's mandate following last weekend's election should equally be respected.

Parliamentary Triangle protests expected to continue

Protest activity is ongoing at the Parliamentary Triangle and disruptions are expected to continue through to next week.

Brittany Higgins not confident parliament is safer for women

Brittany Higgins is not confident enough has changed to make federal parliament safer for women following her alleged rape in a minister's office.

Greg Hunt, Christian Porter exit as parliament winds up

Health Minister Greg Hunt is set to announce his departure from federal politics after Christian Porter called it quits. 

Federal parliament asked to acknowledge bullying and sexual misconduct

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins' report into federal parliament's workplace culture has been handed down.

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