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Making cents of Lehrmann's 'unprecedented' lawsuit

The lawsuit Bruce Lehrmann brought over a Network Ten broadcast took on a life of its own, and the only certainty is people will be tuning into the decision.

AAP

Lobbying 'essential' to democracy: anti-corruption boss

Lobbying has long been viewed with distrust but the NSW anti-corruption commissioner says it is necessary and can serve the public interest when done well.

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Twelve newly elected Rajya Sabha MPs take oath

New Delhi Rajya Sabha Chairman administers oath to 12 new members in Parliament House.

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Lehrmann case to reopen to test drugs and other claims

Untested allegations that Seven Network reimbursed Bruce Lehrmann for drugs and sex workers will be examined by the judge who will decide his defamation case.

AAP

'People's house will become St Vinnies house': CEO sleepout launched

Parliament will host annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout for first time.

The Canberra Times

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

One Nation’s future after Pauline Hanson appears grim, but the Queensland election won’t be its final test

Today’s party struggles to present any concrete identity – though heir apparent James Ashby may put his own modernist populist stamp on its tired and faded image

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Why is there a chicken bone in the floor of the National Portrait Gallery?

First there was Shawn the Prawn, now this find that floored Tim.

The Canberra Times

Should women be allowed to wear pants? It was a topic of contention in Australian parliament in 1933

In 1933, trousers rocked Australia.

The Conversation

Higgins 'very broken' after alleged parliamentary rape

A close confidant of Brittany Higgins has told a court she was sobbing in his arms days after being allegedly raped by Bruce Lehrmann on a minister's couch.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Higgins challenged over account of alleged rape; EV sales up 50k in last year; and NYC woman dies in garbage chute

Bruce Lehrmann’s barrister casts doubt over how drunk Brittany Higgins was on the night of the alleged rape at Parliament House

The Guardian - AU

Fuming teachers give SA government an 'F' on pay offer

Teachers have marched on South Australia's parliament house during year 12 exams to call for improved pay and conditions from the state government.

AAP

The winter decision that saved this truffle farm on Sunday

An evacuation centre just a couple of years ago, Barbara Hill's farm got 'quite hectic' on Sunday.

The Canberra Times

Women Reservation Bill: In 20 States & UTs less than 10% MLAs are female | Data

The BJP government introduced the Women’s Reservation Bill in the new Parliament House, and it was passed by the Lok Sabha on September 20, 2023. The bill proposes to reserve one-third of the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for women. However, it can only be implemented after…

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DN Exclusive: Distinctive interview of BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi with Dynamite News in Parliament after passage of Women's Reservation Bill

The Women's Reservation Bill has gone through both the Houses of Parliament. Immediately after the passage of this Bill in the Rajya Sabha, an overwhelming scene was there at the Parliament House at midnight on Thursday. On this occasion, BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi gave an exclusive interview to Dynamite News.…

The Hindu

As Parliament moves to new premises, PM calls for a fresh chapter free of bitter partisanship

PM Modi called on MPs to forget all past bitterness and start a new chapter. He asserted that whatever they are going to do in the new complex should be an inspiration for every citizen of the country.

The Hindu

Parliament living symbol of the culture of dialogue, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said, “This Parliament House has witnessed the historic moment of independence; making of the Constitution of India and the glorious democratic journey of the modern nation.”

The Canberra Times

'This should be an ad from the Australian Government'

Ads favour foreign-owned digital giants over local news.

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: alleged Australian war crimes referred to ICC; desperate search for Titanic submersible; and a push to legalise cannabis

Jacqui Lambie tells Senate she has asked international criminal court to investigate senior Australian defence force commanders

The Independent UK

Australian opposition party expels senator over sexual misconduct allegations

Australia's main opposition party has expelled a senator after a female senator accused him of sexual assault in the latest evidence of a toxic culture in Parliament House that is hostile to women

ABC News

Hundreds rally against state government's proposed increases to penalties for protesting

Pressure is mounting on the South Australian government to ease its crackdown on protests, with unions, human rights campaigners and community groups upping their fight against the proposed law changes.

ABC News

Calls for Australia's employment laws to be overhauled in wake of stoush between Sally Rugg and Monique Ryan

A Federal Court challenge between high-profile political staffer Sally Rugg and teal MP Monique Ryan shines a light on Australia's "troubling" parliamentary culture and prompts experts to call for employment legislation to be overhauled.

The Guardian - AU

Social media campaign linked to Chinese government spreading disinformation about Australian politics, thinktank says

Posts amplify content about sexual assault and misconduct allegations in Parliament House to undermine trust in political system, researchers say

The Independent UK

Prosecutor drops Australian Parliament House rape charge

An Australian prosecutor says he dropped a rape charge against a former government adviser because of the life-threatening trauma a trial would cause the woman allegedly assaulted in a Parliament House office

The Guardian - AU

Whistleblower protection must not be an afterthought – it is the main game of integrity

Australia’s patchwork of whistleblower protection laws has many holes – this week’s developments must be the beginning, not the end, of a changed approach

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