The Latest Breaking News from Lidia Thorpe

Newly published research has found clear evidence that openly lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, and queer+ (LGBTIQ+) Australian politicians were disproportionately targeted with personal abuse on social media at the last federal election. Given global trends, it’s unlikely to be any different this year.

Lunar New Year festivities and fights over long lunches are dominating debate during the first sitting week for 2025.

Independent senator clarifies she was mistaken about civil finding of racial discrimination against One Nation leader

In the chaotic dying days of 2024’s final parliamentary sitting, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reverted to a role he played in Julia Gillard’s government.

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

Parliamentarians are preparing to head home for the year after a far from lacklustre final day in the halls of power.

Wednesday saw an ugly incident that brought shame on the Senate. It was shocking – full of provocation, accusations of racism, and what was described by Senate president Sue Lines as “physically threatening behaviour”.

Lidia Thorpe has been suspended from parliament after the senator she threw pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson, in a move described a "line in the sand".

A jury found Sen Const Kristian White guilty of manslaughter after he discharged his Taser at great-grandmother Clare Nowland