The Latest Breaking News from the Legislative Council

'Not possible to accommodate all, will provide opportunities in future': Karnataka CM Shivakumar after Cabinet expansion

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that all MLAs cannot be accommodated in the Cabinet at once, adding that those who miss out on ministerial berths will get opportunities in the future.

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Expulsions, allegations and ‘poison pills’: behind the drama holding up NSW parliament

Labor’s leader in the upper house, Penny Sharpe, and deputy leader, John Graham, have been suspended after the government’s refusal to release documents

The Guardian - AU · May 28

Hong Kong proposes sweeping ban on smoking at construction sites after Tai Po fire

Proposal mandates hefty fines and even prison for serious violations

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Is Maharashtra’s new security law a blueprint to criminalise dissent?

The Maharashtra Assembly has passed the Maharashtra Public Security Bill, 2024 during the monsoon session, projecting it as a key measure to combat “urban Naxalism” and left-wing extremism. The bill will now move to the Legislative Council. Despite vocal opposition from civil society groups, it sailed through the Assembly with…

Newslaundry · Jul 11, 2025

The new leader of the Greens sits in the Senate. Why is that so unusual in Australian politics?

The 2025 federal election resulted in some unexpected outcomes, including the loss by the Greens Leader, Adam Bandt, of his seat in the House of Representatives. The new Greens leader is Senator Larissa Waters.

The Conversation · May 15, 2025

What is the new abortion bill in NSW – and why is Tony Abbott trying to stop it?

A proposal to improve access to abortion services could soon become law. So what’s in the bill – and why has it caused heated debate?

The Guardian - AU · May 13, 2025

Another decisive Labor win in WA, but much remains at stake

The Roger Cook Labor government has been returned comfortably to government in Western Australia, securing a commanding, even if reduced, majority in the Legislative Assembly.

The Conversation · Mar 9, 2025

Isle of Man Poised to Make History as First UK Territory to Legalise Assisted Dying

The Isle of Man is set to become the first UK territory to legalise assisted dying, with legislation nearing final approval in Tynwald.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27, 2025

Labor likely to win WA election, but the campaign is exposing faultlines in the state’s politics

With Western Australia heading to the polls on March 8, the Cook Labor government will likely prove the exception to the rule that incumbency is a liability for contemporary governments.

The Conversation · Feb 25, 2025

Maharashtra: State Legislature session to begin from March 3, budget on March 10

The Advisory Committee on Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council Business met at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 23, 2025