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The 2022 federal election delivered record results for First Nations representation in parliament. I believe that an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament will achieve practical outcomes for First Nations communities. Comprised of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the Voice will be an advisory body, it will have the capacity to make representations to government on the …
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The employment of serving MPs as presenters on different media …
A Conservative backbencher has said he has “had enough of talentless people“ after MPs were allegedly “manhandled” and “bullied” in the House of Commons during a vote on fracking. The U-turn caused chaos in the division lobbies and Labour’s Chris Bryant claimed he saw MPs being “physically manhandled” and “bullied” into the voting lobby. Sir Charles added: “I have had …
The state Liberal government will not take the lead on implementing a key recommendation for a broad code of conduct to help end a culture of sexual harassment in South Australia's parliament, despite an MP accused of assaulting a colleague at a parliamentary Christmas party saying the idea has merit. Key points: SA's acting equal opportunity commissioner has recommended a …
