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George Christensen breaks the internet as Parliament winds up for the year
It's the last day of the sitting year and Malcolm Turnbull is keen to go out on a high. But first - more protesters.
It's the last day of the sitting year and Malcolm Turnbull is keen to go out on a high. But first - more protesters.
Victory on the construction watchdog industry is in Malcolm Turnbull's sights as the political year staggers towards its end.
The countdown is on as the Turnbull government tries to complete its legislative agenda before the end of the year.
The last week of the parliamentary year is upon is and everyone is rushing to pack up their things before they go home. The Christmas spirit is in short supply.
How do you solve a problem like Tony Abbott? Malcolm Turnbull ponders this and other mysteries.
The government continues to be optimistic about its construction industry watchdog legislation but One Nation is proving to be a very distracting side show.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is back from APEC to success on the legislative front but some free-thinking on guns among members of his Coalition.
Malcolm Turnbull is wrapping up talks in Lima before heading home to face an unruly Senate and two High Court challenges.
The Coalition is introducing its legislation to ban refugees from entering Australia. Labor's Penny Wong will give a speech fighting back against the influence of One Nation. And heads are beginning to swivel towards the US.
Hello and welcome to a doozy of a day in federal politics. The High Court, same-sex marriage and a One Nation press conference - you couldn't ask for more.
Hello and welcome to another day in politics. We're waiting to see how Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull reacts to the Senate chaos that has descended on his government.
Bob Day has thrown the Coalition into disarray after the bombshell revelation that he may have been invalidly elected.
It was the census failure that left thousands of Australians bashing their keyboards in frustration, embarrassed the government and cost $30 million. Join us for the blame game.
The accusations are flying - again - about the Coalition's political discipline and the Senate will decide the fate of the plebiscite.
The same-sex marriage legislation is being debated and Labor is putting maximum pressure on the government. The Singaporean PM is also in town.
And so it begins. As Parliament prepares to debate the same-sex marriage plebiscite a government MP is throwing caution to the wind.
Parliament is entering the final few weeks of the year. The plebiscite looks all but dead in the water and there are some interesting reactions to Donald Trump's latest remarks.
The Prime Minister is trying to broker a deal - with his own MPs mind you - on superannuation.
It's a birthday - of sorts - for the Prime Minister who is celebrating not with a cake but legislation to bring about the plebiscite on same-sex marriage.
The terms of the same-sex marriage plebiscite will be revealed today. They are sure to further fan the flames of what is already a difficult issue for the Coalition.
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.
Legislation, maiden speeches and political battle: MPs are back in Parliament for the final sitting day of the week.
Yesterday was all about the pomp and ceremony but today things get real.
Welcome to the first day of the new Parliament. It's nearly 17 weeks since Parliament sat. So much has changed.
It's Labor leader Bill Shorten's last major speech of the campaign. Let's hear what he has to say.
Good evening and welcome to the leaders' debate. Who will come out the winner? Malcom Turnbull or Bill Shorten? Let's find out.
The first face to face encounter of the campaign between Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Labor leader Bill Shorten.
Hello and welcome to day 1 proper of the campaign or day -54 if that makes you feel better.
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is about to make his pitch to voters to re elect his government ahead of the July 2 election.
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