But that is where I will leave you.
What have we learned?
The Senate ran out of work to do. On the fourth sitting day.
The Auditor-General report into Parakeelia found 'no evidence' the Liberal Party had broken the rules.
Sam Dastyari made an awkward video praising the Communist party mouthpiece.
And just in case you missed it - the Senate ran out of work to do. It bears repeating. Here's Jame's Massola's take.
Stephanie and the team will be back tomorrow at about 9am for more fun and games.
Have a lovely night and thank you for joining us.
Derryn Hinch will deliver his speech in the Senate at about 5pm. He has said he will be 'naming names' - which is nothing new - the Human Headline spent five months under house arrest for breaching a court suppression order and naming sex offenders in 2011 and in 2014, was jailed for contempt of court for publishing the criminal history of Jill Meagher's murderer.
This time though, he has parliamentary privilege.
With some tears as she thanks her family and supporters, Dr Aly finishes her speech to raucous applause.
"I do not accept, for example, the right for freedom of speech, is any more or any less important than the right to safety and security for all our citizens. To often those who espouse their right to freedom of speech, argue that it is undermine, weakened, by those who would call out bigotry or racism, or would draw attention to the ability for hate speech to mobilise violence," she said.
"So let me clear. I will defend freedom of speech to the last - but I will not stand by and allow the proponents of hatred and fear, no matter where they come from, to claim some form of moral superiority as they browbeat fellow Australians into accepting second-class citizenship.
"We may live in an era of unease, an of extremes - and I don't know how we found ourselves in a time where asking for a little more compassion, a little more reason, a little more empathy for those less fortunate attracts accusations and hate mail - sadly sanctioned by some of the very people who sit in this chamber. But I believe that with goodwill from all sides, the centre can hold. Cowan has proven it. Holding the centre together requires more than just political will - it needs strong moral leadership and that is what all of us here in the Parliament have a duty to provide.
"And that is what I intend to provide."
"This is a critical time in Australia's political history," she says.
"A time when our parliament is beset with an unprecedented polarisation of ideas and ideologies. A time when our only chance to move forward as a nation is to come together, regardless of where we sit on the political spectrum - in mutual respect and with a common goal of serving our nation. It's a time when we should not allow important discussions about our future to degenerate into a competitive agenda of rights - for all rights are worth pursuing and worth pursuing with vigour."
Back to topDr Aly doesn't hold back - taking aim at the "ugly tactics" she says her opponents used during the election. She says while "we could dwell on what happened", she believes we need to "face up to it and pledge never to repeat it".
Here's a recap of what she's talking about
Speaking of her work in counter-terrorism, Dr Aly says she has "seen the worst of humanity and I have often despaired. I've often despaired".
She pauses and takes a moment. "But I've also seen the best", she adds, talking of those who have survived attacks.
Dr Aly has also worked to counter the radicalisation of young Muslims, mentoring those taken in by extreme messages and says every young person has it within them "to rise about their youthful mistakes" and become a valuable member of society.
For those just tuning in, anyone wanting to watch a live stream of Parliament can head here.
Dr Anne Aly, the new Labor MP for Cowan, has begun her speech.
As the first Muslim woman to enter the Australian parliament, Dr Aly, after acknowledging elders past and present, also acknowledges Eid-al-Adha
Ms Husar has spoken of her strong advocacy for those with disabilities - her son has autism and her youngest daughter suffers from a chronic health condition. She finishes to smiles from her family, including her three children and loud applause from the floor.
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The new Member for Lindsay - Emma Husar - the first Labor woman to represent the western Sydney seat has the lower house floor as she delivers her first speech - she promises NSW Labor she will "help wrest" western Sydney back into the Labor fold.
Thank you, Stephanie.
The new Member for Dunkley - Chris Crewther, who has taken over from Bruce Bilson - is delivering his maiden speech. He is currently the youngest MP in the House. Fun fact - he'd like to see a 'none of the above' option introduced on voting ballots.
Over in the Senate, Greens leader Richard Di Natale is arguing for a change to the donations system.
I'm handing over to my colleague Amy Remeikis.
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Don't forget there are some interesting first speeches coming up - Anne Aly in about 15 minutes and Derryn Hinch at 5 pm.
And that's it for question time.
The opposition finishes with a bang asking if losing votes on the floor of Parliament was what Mr Turnbull meant when he said "so far, so good".
Mr Turnbull returns to the subject of Senator Sam Dastyari.
"How many people does he rep who earns as much as Senator Dastyari? Not many I reckon," he says.
They would love to "go to the Dastyari bank".
"He's not even prepared to pay the bill himself."
Back to topHe continues: "A senator, paid well over twice average weekly earnings, paid money that is massive by the standards of most Australians and because he's a senator, he believes he has the right and he has that Labor culture, that Sussex Street culture that
gives him the right to ring up a business with a vested interest in changing Australia's foreign policy and ask them for money."
The opposition very cheekily asks Mr Turnbull if he plans on emulating Mr Abbott's timeframe as prime minister.
"When we get these broad political questions, it's important we deal with political issues and that of culture," Mr Turnbull begins.
"Joe Hockey said the age of entitlement is over. I tell you what, it's only getting started on the Labor side. What an extraordinary sense of entitlement."
Five ministers - including Mr Turnbull - have gotten stuck into the opposition about Senator Dastyari's behaviour.
"Shanghai Sam," they're calling him.
The opposition asks Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop about $500,000 in Chinese linked donations to the West Australian Liberal Party. Have they influenced Coalition policy, is the question.
Ms Bishop says all political donations to the Liberal Party are audited and declared.
She is proud of the "consistency" of the government's foreign policy.
The opposition changes course and asks Mr Turnbull about the unemployment rate and if that is what he meant when he described his first year as prime minister as "so far, so good".
Mr Turnbull is unimpressed suggesting "the party of fairness, the party of the downtrodden" is also the party of Sam Dastyari.
"When he was presented with a bill, unlike other Australians who would pay it themselves, oh no, he asked his Chinese sponsor to do it," Mr Turnbull says.
"Look to your own house, look to your own machine, don't lecture us."
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