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Suspension, censure 'badges of honour': Lidia Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has refused to back down, capping off her parliamentary year by staring down her suspension and taunting the Senate.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Moment climate protesters detained at parliament house

Around a dozen demonstrators with the Rising Tide group were detained after forcing the closure of roads outside Parliament House in Canberra.

AAP · Nov 27, 2024

Landmark plan to address 'systemic, structural' racism

Australians are being challenged to confront systemic racism and the enduring impacts of colonisation in a landmark report from the Human Rights Commission.

AAP · Nov 26, 2024

Anti-corruption boss grilled over robodebt decision

The head of the national anti-corruption watchdog has defended himself before a federal parliamentary committee probing its performance.

AAP · Nov 22, 2024

'Jealously guard democracy': Shorten's farewell call

With loved ones and staffers watching on, Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has given his final speech to the federal parliament after almost two decades.

AAP · Nov 21, 2024

Pay gap narrows but leadership roles a drag on progress

Naming and shaming company gender pay gaps appears to be working, with a flurry of employers commissioning probes into the issue and taking action.

AAP · Nov 19, 2024

Migration furore treats foreign students as 'problems'

As the federal opposition prepares to reveal plans to cap international students, the political debate has left many foreign students feeling unwanted.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Australia remains in America's box seat and receives privileged trade and investment access as the relationship endures a Trump presidency, the US envoy says.

AAP · Nov 18, 2024

Fresh scrutiny of Labor's inflation-busting credentials

As federal MPs return to Canberra, Labor will spruik its contributions to the inflation fight following a US election influenced by economic conditions.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Dark side of dating with some app users more vulnerable

Dating apps are being told to do more to prevent sexual violence enabled by their platforms but there's a warning broader societal attitudes can't be ignored.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024