Mary Doyle 'made history' swearing oath to King Charles

New Victorian MP Mary Doyle made history when she swore allegiance to King Charles in the lower house.

National newswire AAP receives $5m in federal budget

Australian Associated Press will continue its vital work in contributing to a diverse media landscape after being allocated $5 million in the federal...

Budget sets up a 'defining decade' for rural Australia

The Albanese government will invest in services, people, places and local economies to ensure regional Australians' voices are heard in a decade of gr...

Mental health concern when debates name public servants

The mental health of public servants has suffered when they are named in parliamentary debates, Tasmania's anti-discrimination commissioner says.

Police recruits offered $20,000 lure to boost Qld force

The enticements for interstate and overseas police officers and certain university students come as Queensland defends it's youth justice response.

Renegade MP and Minns' mate wins vote in new NSW parly

NSW Labor has widened its path to passing legislation, with Nationals MP Ben Franklin and an independent elected to oversee parliament's houses.

Whaitiri backs Maori gut in NZ Labour defection

Low-profile New Zealand MP Meka Whaitiri has reshaped the October election with her defection from Labour to the Maori Party.

NSW coalition front bench resolved at eleventh hour

Six weeks after being swept from power, the NSW coalition has settled its leadership woes and finally announced its shadow ministry as parliament resu...

High inflation hovers over Labor's second budget

Households struggling with the cost of living will get some support in the federal budget but the threat of inflation will keep handouts contained.

Cairns hosts Qld sittings of regional parliament

Queensland MPs are in Cairns for the sittings of regional parliament, with cost of living, youth crime and the Path to Treaty laws set to dominate deb...

Renters and public assets top Minns parliament agenda

Better protection of rental tenants and safeguarding water utilities are priorities for the Minns government as NSW parliament resumes.

Ice cold Whaitiri leaves NZ PM Hipkins on read

Former Labour MP Meka Whaitiri has given her old partyroom colleagues the cold shoulder, failing to return calls or texts after defecting to the Maori...

Fadden by-election to be next big test for Liberals

While Fadden is seen as a safe seat for the coalition, the upcoming by-election in the Gold Coast electorate will bring new challenges for Peter Dutto...

Payment boost for single parents as age limit lifted

The cut-off for the single parent payment will be raised from eight years to 14 for the youngest child under changes in the federal budget.

Curbing crime, boosting tourism focus of NT budget

Millions of dollars will be spent tackling crime rates, and tourism spending will be increased to try and lure more visitors to the Northern Territory...

Housing, jobs on federal parliament agenda

It may be budget week in federal parliament but there are a number of other priorities for the Albanese government, including housing and job security...

Single parent payment threshold extended in budget

The federal government is changing the cut-off for the single parent payment, raising it to 14 years for the youngest child, up from the current age o...

No apology over Opera House sails coronation snub

NSW Premier Chris Minns says the prohibitive cost of lighting up the Opera House was the reason he ditched plans to illuminate the sails for the coron...

Women's summit headlines a week of voice events

More than 50 events supporting the "yes" case for the Indigenous voice to parliament will be staged across Australia this week.

Role of Victorian First Peoples' Assembly could widen

Victoria's premier says Aboriginal people should have a greater say in determining funding amid reports of a bigger role for the First Peoples' Assemb...