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Political lobbyists with unfettered access to Australia’s parliament to be publicly named

MPs who sponsor lobbyists’ entry to halls of power will also be listed online under new transparency rules

The Guardian - AU

New behaviour standards are in place for parliament but crossbenchers say question time still rife with bullying

Independent MP Zali Steggall says it’s not always clear who is behind disorderly behaviour – and sometimes it can be a whole section of a political party

The Guardian - AU

Pacific leader seeks investment, Australia eyes defence

The leader of one of the Pacific's poorest countries believes Australian business investment can benefit both nations during a time of great opportunity.

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Microsoft sued over ‘misleading’ emails; power outages after storms; and could the internet go offline?

Australia’s consumer watchdog claims in federal court that the tech company misled nearly 3 million customers on software prices

The Guardian - AU

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.

AAP

Bob Katter Got Laughed Out Of Parliament After Rant About ‘Pagan Rituals’ To ‘Crocodile Gods’

Bob Katter has gone on a bizarre rant about crocodile gods, pagan rituals, and the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Totally normal stuff.

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Legal threat against Labor MP by business associate of Stuart Robert to be assessed for potential contempt of parliament

Powerful privileges committee will review complaint from Labor’s Julian Hill about defamation concerns notice from lawyers for John Margerison

The Guardian - AU

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Security boosted at Parliament House after protests

Protesters who climbed onto the roof at Parliament House have triggered upgrades to security measures, with longer-term options being considered.

AAP

'Tonight it's Vinnies' House': CEO Sleepout at Parliament raises $800k - and counting

Principals, volunteers, public servants, builders, lawyers and others.

The Canberra Times

Speaker Milton Dick ready for this first Vinnies CEO Sleepout

It will be held next Thursday at Parliament House.

The Canberra Times

'People's house will become St Vinnies house': CEO sleepout launched

Parliament will host annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout for first time.

The Canberra Times

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

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

The Canberra Times

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.

AAP

Trade and security ties with India gathering pace: Australian Speaker

Australia-India ties are strong, with security, trade, and people-to-people dimensions. Last year, the two countries signed an Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement. Australia is resetting its relationship with China, but respects India's decisions. Education is a key area for further strengthening ties, with a strong pipeline of Indian students coming…

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The Canberra Times

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

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

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

The Canberra Times

Action! Total Control films final season at Parliament House

Deborah Mailman and Rachel Griffiths are back in the capital, filming the last season of the show.

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The Guardian - AU

Speaker calls out ‘disgusting’ behaviour by Coalition MPs that left parliament worker hurt

Politicians apologise for pushing past attendant to avoid a vote as she tried to lock a door

The New Daily

Coalition MPs sorry after staffer injured in hasty exit

House Speaker Milton Dick has blasted coalition MPs for their conduct during a vote which left a chamber attendant injured.

ABC News

Liberal MPs apologise for injuring attendant in rush to avoid vote, after being reprimanded

Speaker of the House Milton Dick reads the riot act to a group of Coalition MPs, saying he was "disgusted" after they injured a female parliamentary attendant while trying to avoid a vote on Tuesday afternoon.

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton proposes criminalisation of Nazi symbols after Tuesday’s question time stoush

Opposition attempts to move bill but possible expulsion of Moira Deeming from Liberals threatens to expose party faultlines

The New Daily

Family of first woman MP make historic donation

The family of Australia's most prominent political couple has handed over a much-treasured Bible to the parliament.

AAP

Aston voters will head to polls on April Fools' Day

House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick has chosen April 1 as the date for the Aston by-election to replace outgoing Liberal MP Alan Tudge.

AAP

Push to refer Morrison to powerful committee fails

The House Speaker has rejected a Greens push to refer Scott Morrison to parliament's privileges committee regarding his secret ministry appointments.

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