Stephanie Peatling is a senior writer for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
Welcome to another week in Parliament which brings us first speeches from, among others, Pauline Hanson and Derryn Hinch, myriad machinations on same-sex marriage and the first anniversary of Malcolm Turnbull's prime ministership.
Political activism is not retweeting a petition about the live cattle trade while watching an episode of The Bachelor.
The former prime minister has mounted a spirited attack on suggested reforms to political donations system saying they limit people's ability to engage in politics.
The public is crying out for change and Malcolm Turnbull has nothing to lose by seizing the initiative on donations reform.
Australia set to negotiate a post Brexit free trade agreement with Britain.
Conservative senator says he is more in touch with Liberal voters and has better judgement than Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Welcome to the first day of the new Parliament. It's nearly 17 weeks since Parliament sat. So much has changed.
Being called Andrew, David, Steven, Anthony or Christopher gives you the best chance at nabbing a seat in the federal Parliament.
The numbers of women in Parliament are increasing - albeit at a glacial pace.
After more than a decade of early starts Radio National's Fran Kelly says she can't imagine doing anything else. Except being a rock star.
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