The Latest Breaking News from House of Representatives

Legislation passed through the House of Representatives last night to wind down the cashless debit card (CDC), which was introduced into the East Kimberley and Ceduna in 2016 and since applied at other trial sites around Australia. The card compulsorily quarantines 80% of social security payments received by working-aged people.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday that her visit to the island makes it unequivocally clear that the United States will not abandon Taiwan.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Taiwan on Wednesday after touting its democracy and pledging American solidarity during her brief visit, adding that Chinese anger cannot stop world leaders from travelling to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.

China’s Commerce Ministry announces trade measures after warning of “serious consequences” over visit.

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told the Taiwanese parliament on Wednesday the U.S. chip bill would offer a good opportunity for U.S.-Taiwan cooperation in the chip industry.

A bill to restore territory rights passes in the House of Representatives, edging the ACT and Northern Territory closer to being able to set their own laws on voluntary assisted dying.

The Speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has been visiting Taiwan's parliament and meeting with President Tsai Ing-wen, despite China warning of "serious consequences" for her trip. Look back at how the day's events unfolded with our blog.

The Australian share market claws back much of its early losses as retail sales jump to a record high, the Australian dollar sinks below 70 US cents despite the Reserve Bank's rate hike and BHP boosts its nickel exploration to take advantage of an electric vehicle boom.

North Korea's foreign ministry on Wednesday criticised what it called U.S. "imprudent interference" in China's internal affairs over House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the official KCNA said.

Wednesday: Adam Bandt to declare Liberals ‘irrelevant’ in scathing attack amid jostling over emissions bill. Plus more rain tipped for spring

Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said transitioning people off cashless debit cards could take time due to a number of people linking theirs to buy now, pay later services.