The Latest Breaking News from House of Representatives

With high prices and soaring rents, what are political parties promising to do about housing?

In an election campaign largely centred around the cost of living, the spiralling cost of the single-biggest expense for most households — housing — is a key focus for policy. Here's what's being promised.

ABC News · May 8, 2022

Pelosi urges U.S. Congress to approve $33 billion in aid for Ukraine by end of May

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday told CBS that Congress needs to pass by the end of the month a bill that would give Ukraine $33 billion in military and humanitarian aid.

Reuters · May 8, 2022

Dictator’s son, rights lawyer vie for Philippine presidency

Voters in the Philippines will be choosing their next leader between the son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a human rights lawyer, the current Vice President Leni Robredo

The Independent UK · May 8, 2022

Race for the Senate: could Labor and the Greens gain control?

As well as the whole House of Representatives, 40 of the 76 Senate seats will be up for election on May 21. There are 12 senators per state and two per territory. At half-Senate elections, six senators for each state and the four territory senators are up for election. Unless…

The Conversation · May 5, 2022

Albanese seeks legacy through child care

Anthony Albanese used an address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to outline his economic reform plan including universal child care.

AAP · May 4, 2022

PM 'hysterical' about independents: MP

The prime minister says independents will cause chaos if elected in May, while the opposition leader says he will treat everyone in parliament with respect.

AAP · May 4, 2022

The election is a fight of who is disliked the least – there is a clear and growing destabilisation in our politics

As the pandemic eases, confidence in major parties and traditional politicians is returning to earlier trends of disaffection and distrust

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2022

John Boehner Accused of Stealing Data From Marijuana Lobbyist

John Boehner, former speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, backed out of a deal to join a marijuana lobbying group after he allegedly stole talking points from another lobbyist, an explosive lawsuit claims, reported the New York Post.<

Benzinga · May 3, 2022

Supporters and opponents of abortion clash in front of Supreme Court after leaked Roe draft

Both sides say they will likely still have the advantage in the 2022 midterm election

The Independent UK · May 3, 2022

Prawit will 'warm the chair' if PM goes before poll

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will step into the hot seat should Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha complete his eight-year term in office in August, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Monday.

Bangkok Post · May 2, 2022