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The Latest Breaking News from Parliament House

Brittany Higgins ordered to pay almost $350,000 in defamation damages to Linda Reynolds

Former defence minister’s reputation was damaged by social media posts by her former staffer, judge rules

The Guardian - AU

Cheers at last for Olympians who defied Moscow boycott

Rebellious Australian athletes who defied a boycott to take part in the controversial Moscow Olympics have finally been recognised in the nation's capital.

AAP

Creators trying to make 'wage slaves' care about tax

Content creators have mingled with economists at a tax roundtable at Parliament House hosted by teal MP Allegra Spender to get the message to a new audience.

AAP

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Solemn reflection as welcome ceremony spurs unity call

Welcome to country is a powerful way to begin parliament, the prime minister says, as the opposition leader calls for commitment to Indigenous progress.

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Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal

A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

AAP

Leading players urge Labor to tighten rules for cashed-up political lobbyists

Stronger powers and bigger penalties needed to ‘investigate and punish’ unregistered lobbyists and those who break government’s code of conduct, critics say

The Guardian - AU

Federal watchdog finds ‘no corruption’ in $2.4m settlement to Brittany Higgins after alleged rape

National Anti-Corruption Commission concludes ‘no inappropriate intervention’ by Labor over payment to Liberal staffer following alleged Parliament House assault

The Guardian - AU

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Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public and politicians alike. Since then, work has been underway to implement its 28 recommendations.

The Conversation

Senator Fatima Payman Slams Alleged ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour From Male Parliamentary Colleague

"I told this colleague, 'Hey, I'm drawing a line, mate', and moved on to making a formal complaint."

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Australia’s first hijab-wearing senator says older colleague told her to drink wine and ‘dance on table’

Fatima Payman files complaint alleging fellow parliamentarian’s conduct at social function was sexual and racially inappropriate

The Independent UK

Stubborn or resolute: Anthony Albanese’s lifelong political instinct faces final judgment

The prime minister’s background as a tough backroom operator has served him well but internal Labor critics accuse him of turning a deaf ear to advice at crucial moments. What the voters say on 3 May will define his legacy

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update Election Edition: campaign is on; Dutton’s gas plan questioned; and a shoe runs into trouble

It’s official: Australia is heading to the polls on 3 May as PM tells reporters he was ‘born ready’ for election campaign

The Guardian - AU

March 24, 2025: Parliament’s impact on pollution fight

Newslaundry goes to Parliament House for this episode of Aaj Ka AQI. On Monday, the air detector pegged PM2.5 levels at over 130 while PM10 hovered around 150 at the spot.

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Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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The Guardian - AU

Why Australian politicians are angry at the ‘woke brigade’ over gender neutral gingerbread

The gingerbread people sold in a Parliament House cafe have some conservative politicians aghast

AAP

Ex-Greens MP quits, claims parliament office vandalised

Former Greens MP Sam Hibbins is quitting politics, alleging personal items including photos of his children were vandalised inside his parliamentary office.

The Independent UK

Australian senate censures Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles

“You are not our king. You are not sovereign,” Lidia Thorpe yelled at King Charles

The Canberra Times

'Very thankful': How Rob de Castella's foundation brought 60 children to Canberra

They will take part in the Stromlo Running Festival on Sunday.

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Workplace culture at Parliament House has 'a way to go'

Thirty cases of sexual assault or sexual harassment have been lodged with Parliament House's workplace support service in just nine months.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Donald Trump’s win will make 2025 even more challenging for Anthony Albanese

Early Wednesday evening, Queensland Nationals senator Matt Canavan raced down the Parliament House stairs to collect a bag of McDonald’s from an Uber. To celebrate Trump’s victory, he called out as he ran.

The Canberra Times

'I'm David's mum': Julie-Ann Finney's one-woman protest inside Parliament House

She's attended every Senate estimates since her son David died in 2019.

AAP

Inquiry into public servant's $300k payment after raid

A government agency has launched an internal investigation after its Parliament House offices were raided by the federal corruption watchdog.

AAP

Labor banking on education plan to give it a clean run

As federal MPs return to Canberra, the Labor government is hoping its education reforms will allow it to end the political year on a high ahead of the election.

The Canberra Times

'I'm definitely a Canberran at heart': New TV newsreader announced for ABC

James Glenday is moving on to an 'exciting new project'.

The Guardian - AU

Anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe says she pressured South Australian MP to back out of voting deal

Liberal MLC Jing Lee told parliament she felt pressured after ‘unexpected encounter with a very persistent visitor’ but didn’t name Howe

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