Parliamentary Summaries

Parliamentary Summaries

Parliamentary summaries providing a broad overview of the latest discussions within the Senate and House of Representatives.

House of Reps Summary for 06/02/2025

Lawmakers introduced bills to address gender-based violence at universities, refine hate crime definitions, and protect consumers from scams,…

Senate Summary for 06/02/2025

Lawmakers debated a proposed inquiry into antisemitism at universities, introduced hate crimes and economic legislation, and discussed…

House of Reps Summary for 05/02/2025

Lawmakers debated bills on early childhood education, social security, vocational training (including the Free TAFE Bill), and hate crimes,…

Senate Summary for 05/02/2025

Lawmakers debated proposals to ban gambling ads, discussed defense and financial abuse legislation, addressed concerns about rising living…

House of Reps Summary for 04/02/2025

Parliament announced resignations without by-elections, passed legislation on Indigenous rights, education, and cybersecurity, addressed…

Senate Summary for 04/02/2025

Leaders condemned rising antisemitism, announced new Shadow Ministry roles, debated NDIS reforms, and tackled various policy issues…

House of Reps Summary for 22/08/2024

Debate focused on vocational education reforms, student debt relief, and NDIS amendments, with differing views on policy effectiveness.

Senate Summary for 22/08/2024

On August 22, 2024, discussions in the Australian Senate mainly revolved around the **COVID-19 Response Commission of Inquiry Bill 2024** and…

Senate Summary for 21/08/2024

On August 21, 2024, the Australian Senate conducted proceedings covering various key legislative discussions, document tablings, and committee…

House of Reps Summary for 21/08/2024

The report from the Australian House of Representatives on August 21, 2024, predominantly focuses on addressing domestic, family, and sexual…