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Traditions dragged to the fore as parliament comes back

Before MPs can debate any laws in the new parliament, traditions dating back hundreds of years first have to be followed.

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Freshman politicians go to first day of 'Senate school'

Newly-elected senators have been formally introduced to the upper chamber as they undergo their orientation before parliament resumes.

AAP

Department head was sacked following 'loss of trust'

Senior bureaucrat Rob Stefanic was paid more than $150,000 by the Commonwealth after being sacked from the head of the Department of Parliamentary Services.

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View from The Hill: An ugly fracas in the Senate leads to suspension of Lidia Thorpe

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”.

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Late senator's legacy marked by tears, bread and roses

A dark cloud hangs over federal parliament as grieving friends and colleagues mourn the death of a beloved Labor senator and trade unionist.

AAP

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

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'Food is discretionary': Why Parliament's Christmas Giving Tree is so important

Foodbank is one of two charities that will receive money raised.

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Australia's centre of power to power more electric cars

The first of more than 50 electric vehicle chargers have opened in Canberra's Parliament House as part of an effort to meet growing demand from visitors.

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Hanson withdraws Faruqi 'go home' remarks, avoids censure

The Senate President is still not impressed.

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Pauline Hanson Refused To Withdraw Comments About Wanting Mehreen Faruqi To Leave Australia

Pauline Hanson has sparked unrest in the Senate after she was asked to withdraw comments she made about Mehreen Faruqi.

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Pauline Hanson withdraws comments made to Mehreen Faruqi to avoid Senate censure

One Nation leader, who is also being sued by Faruqi for similar comments she made in a tweet, said she would take the Greens senator ‘to the airport and put you on a plane’

The Guardian - AU

The revamped $2 million Parliament House shop lets the light in

Take a look at the new bright, airy space.

The Canberra Times

Golden Wattle added to Parliament House native gardens

Did you know there are nine hectares of native garden at Parliament House?

The Canberra Times

From Ainslie Village to Parliament House: Alison Alder named inaugural artist in residence

'I see my role as not to represent my own interests in life ... but to visualise the underrepresented histories.'

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Parliament House turns green and gold as Matildas progress to final eight

Big Swoop also joined the green and gold action in Garema Place

AAP

Van dumped from party room after Thorpe allegations

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Liberal senator David Van should not sit in the party room following sexual assault allegations.

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe withdraws accusation made in parliament of sexual assault against senator David Van

Liberal vehemently denied the claims made by the independent senator under privilege, which she later withdrew to comply with Senate rules

ABC News

New Indigenous aged care hub in Mandurah to provide service tailored to Aboriginal people

First Nations people in Western Australia have long struggled to access the aged care system, with advocates describing the lack of services tailored to Indigenous elders as appalling. They hope that's about to change.

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Lidia Thorpe says she is ‘not going anywhere’ as Senate investigates relationship with ex-bikie

Greens senator insists information received during time on parliamentary law enforcement committee ‘was treated in confidence’

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Thorpe defiant over senate bikie probe

Parliament will investigate Greens senator Lidia Thorpe's failure to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss while on a law enforcement committee.

AAP

Senate president blasts 'out-of-line' acts

The Senate president has slammed "out-of-line" behaviour from her upper house colleagues while appearing at a parliamentary inquiry into workplace standards.

The Independent UK

Australian senator calls Queen a coloniser and gives Black power salute in parliament

‘I sovereign, Lidia Thorpe, do solemnly and sincerely swear that I will be faithful and I bear true allegiance to the colonising her majesty Queen Elizabeth II’

AAP

WA senator elected upper house president

Labor's Sue Lines has taken her seat as Senate President as the upper house returns following an election which delivered a record number of Greens.

ABC News

Fatima Payman claims sixth WA Senate seat for Labor as Michaelia Cash reinstated

Fatima Payman will become the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to sit in Australia’s Parliament after claiming WA's sixth senate seat.

The Guardian - AU

Independent Andrew Wilkie prepared to discuss Speaker role in new Labor government

Tasmanian MP says having an independent Speaker ‘would send a powerful and positive message’ after voters elected large crossbench

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