Sen. Andrew Bartlett (Greens-Qld) – Maiden Speech
Text, video and audio of Senator Andrew Bartlett's second maiden speech to the Senate.
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Sen. Rex Patrick (NXT-SA) – Maiden Speech
Text, video and audio of Senator Rex Patrick's maiden speech. Representing South Australia, Patrick is a member of the Nick Xenophon Team and replaced Xenophon in the Senate.
Government Announces Banking Royal Commission Following Request From Big Four
Text, video and audio of PM Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing a royal commission into the banks and the financial sector.
Sen. Jordon Steele-John (Greens-WA) – Maiden Speech
Text, video and audio of the first speech to the Senate by Senator Jordon Steele-John, Australian Greens member for Western Australia.
Sen. Slade Brockman (Lib-WA) – Maiden Speech
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Doug Everingham Condolences
Video, audio and text of condolence speeches for Doug Everingham by Mike Freelander, Greg Hunt and Michelle Landry.
Death Of John Bourchier, Former Liberal MP, Announced To House
Video of Speaker Tony Smith's announcement to the House of Representatives of the death of former Liberal MP John Bourchier.
Shorten Releases Proof Of Renunciation Of British Citizenship
Text, video and audio of Opposition Leader Bill Shorten's personal explanation concerning his renunciation of British citizenship.
Doug Everingham Condolences: House Remembers Whitlam Minister
Video, audio and text of speeches by PM Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten in the condolence motion for Doug Everingham, former ALP member for Capricornia and Minister for Health in the Whitlam governments.
Senate Refers Nash And Xenophon To High Court; Hinch And Gallagher Safe; Hanson Audit Motion Defeated
Text, video and audio of Senate motions referring Fiona Nash and Nick Xenophon to the High Court for determination of their eligibility under Section 44(i) of the Constitution.