'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan. AAP · May 13, 2025
'More power than you think': MPs court women's votes Childcare, housing, domestic violence and climate change should be front of mind for women when they vote at the election, prominent MPs say. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
Video claiming re-elected Labor would ‘plunder’ middle class made by member of WeChat Liberal campaign group Exclusive: Video saying Albanese government would adopt ‘far-left’ Greens agenda shared by member of group campaigning in marginal Melbourne seat of Aston The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2025
Lambie says Russia-Indonesia matter ‘overblown’ by Dutton – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 15, 2025
Women voters desperately seeking uplifting policies Cost-of-living has been a key issue in the election campaign but major parties are being warned gender equality and women's rights remain important to voters. AAP · Apr 12, 2025
A landmark Australian inquiry put the spotlight on menopause. But was the process transparent? Some involved in lobbying for the Senate inquiry had support from big pharma – or stood to gain from menopause being given a higher profile The Guardian - AU · Feb 25, 2025
Controversial electoral reforms cap donations, spending Crossbenchers and independents are up in arms over reforms they argue stack the playing field towards the major parties by limiting their campaign resources. AAP · Feb 12, 2025
Greens Agree To Pass Labor’s ‘Help To Buy’ Housing Bill Despite Previously Calling It A ‘Lottery’ The Greens have agreed to pass Labor's Help To Buy housing policy, after blocking it for months, and trying to improve the bill. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 25, 2024
Musk argues social media bill may not be lawful – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Nov 24, 2024
Greens to ask Senate to vote to jettison anti-abortion bill in bid to split Coalition on issue Senator Larissa Waters plans to move motion to discharge abortion bill sponsored by Matt Canavan and Alex Antic The Guardian - AU · Nov 19, 2024
Dutton supports abortion access, hits out at 'games' Peter Dutton backs a woman's right to access abortion services, and has hit out at attempts to "play games" with a state-based issue. AAP · Nov 12, 2024
'Outrageous': Commonwealth loophole on secrecy clauses in harassment cases revealed 'There's still a lot of dinosaurs out there, and one of them is the Commonwealth.' The Canberra Times · Nov 7, 2024
Greens plan to end menopause treatment horror stories The Greens want millions of dollars funnelled into ensuring health professionals better understand menopause and making its treatment more affordable. AAP · Oct 11, 2024
Menopause should be taught in Australian medical schools to prevent women being gaslit, inquiry finds Women were dismissed, offered ineffective treatments or wrongly diagnosed by healthcare professionals, Senate inquiry told The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2024
AAP · Sep 18, 2024 Menopause inquiry urges leave, education provisions A Senate inquiry into the impacts of menopause and perimenopause has made a raft of recommendations, including reproductive leave and better education.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21, 2024 Politicians Who Act Like Dickheads Could Face Fines, Suspension, And Pay Cuts For Poor Behaviour A new bill aims to address the workplace culture at parliament house, by punishing politicians for their poor behaviour while at work.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024 Period products classified as ‘lifestyle related’ like vapes and gaming consoles under draft NDIS plan Proposal comes as research suggests 78% of Australians with disability who menstruate cannot afford such products
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024 PM defends response to ICC arrest warrant request – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · May 16, 2024 Australian workplaces rated as ‘menopause friendly’ on flimsy grounds, inquiry told Companies are using training and accreditation services but there is a lack of evidence about which interventions really work, submissions say
AAP · Feb 27, 2024 Calls to expedite student safety watchdog, fine unis The End Rape on Campus group has called for universities to be held to account for their handling of sexual assaults, including through financial penalties.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Climate risk assessment based on dream 1.5C scenario Australia's first climate risk assessment will be based on a scenario that does not reflect reality, the Greens say.
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Survey reveals bullying and harassment in parliament Bullying and harassment have been uncovered through a staff survey into the workplace culture at Parliament House.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 All smiles as proud father introduces newborn to Senate Labor's Raff Ciccone has become the first father to bring his baby into the Senate, in another significant step towards making parliament more family friendly.
AAP · Feb 7, 2024 Albanese pledge on domestic violence and harassment The prime minister has made a pledge on domestic violence during a UN Women's breakfast before shifting his focus to the workplace culture in Parliament House.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2024 ‘Dark money’: $57m of donations to major Australian parties in 2022-23 of unknown origin Analysis of AEC’s annual political returns show one quarter of major parties’ funding comes from unnamed sources