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A new Parliament is already pointing to the roadblocks to Albanese’s agenda

There will be 18 bills introduced to the 47th Parliament this week, Anthony Albanese said, with the central battle being the Climate Change Bill.

The New Daily

Mask advice divides new Parliament from its outset

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was elected on a promise of bringing people together, but the 47th Parliament was divided from its first day.

The New Daily

Daylight saving time reform goes dark as Congress cites other legislative priorities

A push to give Americans an extra hour of afternoon daylight in the winter appears to be dead for now as the House of Representatives is busy with supposedly more pressing matters.

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Scott Morrison ditches parliament’s return to speak at Japan event not starting until Thursday

Former PM says he is ‘unable to attend’ first sitting week in Canberra as Labor calls for details about Tokyo engagement

The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Australia’s new parliament, the battle to be UK PM, best characters from Neighbours

Monday: the 47th parliament is the most diverse ever – but still doesn’t reflect Australia. Plus: Russia rallies support in Africa as doubt cast on Ukraine grain deal

The Guardian - AU

The 47th parliament is the most diverse ever – but still doesn’t reflect Australia

While women have made the biggest gains, parliament still has a long way to go to truly reflect multicultural Australia

The Guardian - AU

Top U.S. delegation visits Kyiv, vows to ensure continuing support

A senior U.S. Congressional delegation met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Saturday and promised to try to ensure continued support in the war against Russia.

Reuters

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China heightens warning to U.S. over possible House Speaker Pelosi visit to Taiwan -FT

China has issued stark private warnings to the Biden administration about a possible trip to Taiwan in August by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Reuters

A Federal Standards Handbook Now Contains Weights And Measures For Marijuana

As a result of a vote that state and local officials took at a conference last week, a federal government handbook on weights and measures which mentions marijuana standards in a new section has been made available.

Benzinga

Jan. 6 committee shows Josh Hawley fleeing from Senate after pumping fist to protesters

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol on Thursday highlighted footage of U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., fleeing the Senate Chamber as the building was being overrun by a mob of Trump supporters.

Tribune News Service

Grattan on Friday: Climate bill front and centre when parliament starts but it's the least of Albanese's problems

If you’re outside staring in, you’d probably say the Albanese government is looking good. If you’re inside gazing out, you’d likely think its challenges appear little short of dire.

The Conversation

Editorial: Of course Congress should pass a federal right to contraception

This week the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to take up the Right to Contraception Act. The bill, introduced by Rep. Kathy E. Manning, a Democrat from North Carolina, establishes a federal right to contraception — meaning women would have the right to use birth control and medical providers…

Los Angeles Times

Jonathan Bernstein: The old, old Senate could soon be a tiny bit younger

The Senate continues to get older for one big reason: The average age of new senators continues to rise.

Tribune News Service

The Albanese government has announced the next speaker of the house. What's the role and why is it important?

The Albanese government has chosen its candidate to be the new speaker.

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Reuters

China warns of 'forceful measures' if U.S. House Speaker Pelosi visits Taiwan

China's government warned on Tuesday that it would take "forceful measures" if U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan, after the Financial Times said she would go to the Chinese-claimed island next month.

The Guardian - AU

Tony Burke promises crossbench ‘guaranteed respect’ in new parliament but says staff cuts to stay

Leader of the House also outlines changes to make sitting hours more family friendly

Bangkok Post

PM rips Pheu Thai over Thaksin

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was locked in a fierce debate with the opposition on the first day of the no-confidence motion as he challenged the Pheu Thai Party to bring two former prime ministers in self-exile abroad back to solve the country's problems.

Bangkok Post

Anutin: Don't be too concerned about cannabis

Deputy Prime Minister and Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul told the House of Representatives on Tuesday that being overly concerned with cannabis use would only delay national development.

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China threatens 'strong measures' if Pelosi visits Taiwan

China says it will take “resolute and strong measures" should the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi proceed with reported plans to visit Taiwan

WEKU

Democrats say voters are watching the Jan. 6 hearings, but it's not their top issue

Voters are more concerned with inflation, according to Democrats in competitive races who are trying to gauge how the hearings will affect November's midterms.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Congress Supports Sudanese in their Democratic Aspirations

The US House passed a resolution condemning last October’s military coup in Sudan and calling for restoring the country’s constitutional leaders. The bill was unanimously approved in the Senate and House of Representatives. Democratic Representative Kathy Manning said the Sudanese junta has aligned itself with the Kremlin and given Russian…

Tribune News Service

House votes 219-210 in favor of abortion rights bill; chance of passage slim in Senate

The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives Friday voted along party lines to restore abortion rights nationwide, but the measure has no chance of passing the evenly divided Senate.

The Independent UK

House approves pair of bills to protect abortion access after collapse of Roe v Wade

The US House of Representatives passed two bills aimed at protecting abortion access across the US, the chamber’s first legislative attempts to bolster reproductive healthcare and secure abortion rights in the wake of the US Supreme Court decision to strike down Roe v Wade.

Reuters

U.S. House backs measure that would restrict sale of F-16s to Turkey

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved legislation that would create a new hurdle for President Joe Biden's plan to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.

Benzinga

Big Day In Congress: Psychedelics & Cannabis Research Amendments Approved As Part Of Must-Pass Defense Bill

The House of Representatives approved two psychedelics research amendments and a measure requiring a military study into cannabis-related enforcement discrimination in the armed services, reported Marijuana Moment.

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