The right to discriminate
The Senate will inquire into laws which allow faith-based educational institutions to discriminate against students and teachers on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The... View the full article...
The Senate will inquire into laws which allow faith-based educational institutions to discriminate against students and teachers on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The... View the full article...
The Senate Standing Committee on Education and Employment has presented the report of its investigation into the exploitation of cleaners working in retail chains, such as Woolworths. The... View the full article...
The Senate passed a private senator’s bill to expand the role of the Productivity Commission to include research on how inequality affects the Australian community and economy. The Productivity... View the full article...
On 8 November 1907 a judgement handed down by the High Court introduced the concept of a minimum wage. Read more about the Harvester Judgement on the Federal Parliament History Timeline .... View the full article...
The Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, made a National Apology in the House of Representatives to childhood victims of institutional abuse. The Apology was one of the recommendations made... View the full article...
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Before 1973 the minimum voting age for federal elections was 21.
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The Usher of the Black Rod in the Senate