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New laws passed in parliament to protect farmers

The Bill will be presented for Royal Assent through the regular process

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15th Sept. 2019 9:09 AM

Llew O'Brien in the House of Representatives in Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Hinkler MP submits to drug test as legislation introduced

Like other legislation, it needs to be debated in the House of Representatives and be passed before going to the Senate for...

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12th Sept. 2019 9:09 PM

Hinkler MP Keith Pitt happily submitted to a drug test to show how easy it is.

Morrison's tests for Labor win Lambie vote

OPPOSITION Leader Anthony Albanese has accused the government of trying to shape everything into a test for Labor, as...

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09th Sept. 2019 12:09 PM

Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is seen during a press conference in Biloela, Wednesday, September 4, 2019.

‘Build a wall’: What kids would do if they were MPs

Queensland children have shared their answers to what they would do if they were a member of Parliament and some of their...

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05th Sept. 2019 1:09 PM

Of of the kids is clearly a Donald Trump fan. Picture: Jessica Marszalek

Barnaby’s impassioned anti-abortion speech

Barnaby Joyce has slammed a push to decriminalise abortion with a personal story, arguing no parliament has the right to...

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01st Aug. 2019 2:08 PM

PETITION PRESSURE: Stockland retailers meet about crime

Hundreds are calling for a Police Beat to be opened in the centre to help address crime.

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29th July 2019 4:07 PM

PETITION PRESSURE: Stockland Rockhampton Shopping centre retailers will meet today.

Drought resilience enhanced through future drought fund

A future drought fund was passed through the lower house, promising $100 million a year for drought preparedness.

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29th July 2019 8:07 AM

DROUGHT FUND PASSED: Farmers will received $100 million a year to assist with building drought resilience.

MP calls for immediate action on Coffs’ youth unemployment

FEDERAL Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan has called on his government to immediately address Coffs Harbour’s youth...

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24th July 2019 1:07 PM

Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan delivers his maiden speech in Federal Parliament this afternoon.

Parliament hears hilarious tale about nude Hawkie

During condolences for Bob Hawke today, a story about his shock greeting of a Federal Police officer one morning summed up...

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03rd July 2019 11:07 AM

Member for Flynn elected as National Party Whip

'I would like to thank everybody who has entrusted me to represent them for another term.'

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