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Federal election feel like ages ago? Parliament is now back, Here’s your political refresher

The government has also proposed cutting the number of overseas students at Australian universities, ostensibly due to concerns over exploitation of the student visa program.

Indian Lok Sabha Speaker congratulates re-elected Speaker Milton Dick

As Speaker, Dick oversees parliamentary debates and procedures of 150 members—similar to Om Birla, who manages the much larger Lok Sabha with 543 members.

Quota proposal sparks debate on women’s representation in Fiji politics

The workshop was organised by Suva-based civil society organisation, Dialogue Fiji, in collaboration with Emily’s List Australia and funded by Misereor.

Senate censures Lidia Thorpe for disrupting King’s reception and Ralph Babet for posting hate speech

The motions were moved by Senate leader Penny Wong and supported by the opposition.

Why Labor government should not worry about Muslim vote threat

Labor is fearful, not least because the threat is still inchoate; Labor is unable to judge its nature and potential power to do damage.

Are we heading towards hung Parliaments as Labor’s primary vote declines and Coalition gains slight ground?

The poll underscores a growing trend of voter disaffection with the major parties

Albanese’s ratings and Voice support continue to tumble in Resolve and other polls

The falling polls for “yes” have encouraged many “yes” supporters on social media to attack the pollsters, spuriously claiming that there is something wrong with the polls.

The Voice referendum: how did we get here and where are we going?

For many people, following the process leading up to the referendum so far has been confusing.

Albanese government starts referendum process to put indigenous voice in parliament

This is an important next step for Australia on the road to the referendum for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

Scott Morrison’s multiple portfolios: why the law has nothing to do with it

Australia has a written constitution, but any casual reader of its text would gain little idea of how the political system actually works.

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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