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Parliamentary inquiry into DPS email transfer
Department of Parliamentary Services faces inquiry over mass email transfer to external law firm, raising serious staff privacy and parliamentary privilege concerns.
Lambie's missing coffee machine found after 8 months
Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie's office rediscovers a missing coffee machine eight months after reporting it lost. The mystery of the misplaced Breville Nespresso is finally solved.
Stirling Extends E-Scooter Hire Program for 2 Years
The City of Stirling is pushing ahead with a two-year extension for its Beam e-scooter hire scheme, citing strong safety data and effective geofencing controls ahead of a state parliamentary inquiry's findings.
MPs lose $16k cameras among bizarre missing items
Australian politicians reported losing $16,000 worth of cameras and other unusual items from their offices. Discover what went missing and the taxpayer cost.
LNP Questions Katter Candidate's Labor Ties in Parliament
LNP launches parliamentary attack on Katter's Australian Party candidate over previous Labor connections. Political tensions rise ahead of Queensland election.
WA Parliament books leisurely 19 sitting weeks for 2026
Western Australia's Parliament will take a relaxed approach in 2026 with just 19 sitting weeks scheduled. Speaker Jessica Page confirms the lighter parliamentary calendar.
Child Safety Inquiry Rejects Secret Evidence Bid
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
Finance opposes parliamentary consultancy oversight
The Finance Department opposes giving politicians veto power over $2M+ consultancy contracts, warning it risks ministerial influence. Read the latest on government spending reforms.
Labor MPs Target Mayor Over Unauthorised Burswood Flyer
WA Labor MPs pressure Perth Lord Mayor over unauthorised flyer promoting $217 million Burswood project amid parliamentary inquiry investigation.
10,000 signatures petition for Hahndorf truck inquiry
Over 10,000 residents demand removal of heavy vehicles from Adelaide Hills roads. Greens MLC Robert Simms to call for public inquiry in parliament today.
SA Abortion Bill Writer's Controversial Fundraiser Game
The architect behind Sarah Game's anti-abortion bill is running a social media fundraising game during today's parliamentary debate. Discover how this controversial tactic is sparking reactions.
WA Parliament extends sitting hours for bills
Western Australia's government, opposition and crossbench agree to extended parliamentary sitting hours to ensure critical legislation passes through the Upper House before winter break.
SA ill-prepared for algal bloom disaster: report
A damning federal inquiry reveals how ill-prepared South Australian governments were for a major ecological and economic disaster caused by algal blooms.
FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
MP Not Invited to Optus Triple-Zero Inquiry
Exclusive revelation that Anika Wells was not invited to participate in the critical Optus triple-zero failure investigation, raising questions about political transparency and accountability.
Gallagher on Delayed 'Jobs for Mates' Report
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher addresses the controversial delay of the 'Jobs for Mates' inquiry report, offering Opposition briefings amid growing political pressure.
Optus CEO Resists Resignation Over Triple Zero Failures
Optus CEO Stephen Rue faces intense Senate scrutiny as he refuses to step down following a nationwide network outage that prevented triple zero calls and has been connected to three fatalities across Australia.
Jobs for Mates Review: What We Know
An explosive review into controversial 'jobs for mates' appointments within Australia's public service has uncovered troubling practices. Here's what you need to know about the findings and the political firestorm surrounding its release.
Senate Inquiry into Optus Triple Zero Failure Demanded
Western Australian Liberal Senator Dean Smith is leading the charge for a Senate inquiry into Optus's nationwide network outage that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
Labor defends transparency in jobs for mates saga
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure over public service appointments as Coalition senators demand answers about potential 'jobs for mates' practices in Canberra.
$315K DPS retirement payout still missing amid probe
A massive $315,000 retirement payment to a former Department of Parliamentary Services official remains unpaid despite mounting pressure and an ongoing probe into controversial separation packages.
Pocock's Senate revolt challenges Labor transparency
Independent Senator David Pocock leads a parliamentary revolt against the Labor government, demanding greater transparency and accountability in ministerial decision-making.
Senate Question Time marathon hits four hours
Australian senators endured a gruelling four-hour question session as political tensions reached boiling point, with fiery exchanges and marathon speeches testing parliamentary endurance.
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