Morrison, Albanese And Hurley Speak Following G-G Swearing-In
Speeches by PM Scott Morrison, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley, following Hurley's swearing-in ceremony.
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David Hurley, 27th Governor-General, Sworn In
Retired General David Hurley has been sworn in as Australia’s 27th Governor-General. The ceremony to install Hurley in place of Sir Peter Cosgrove took place in the Senate chamber at Parliament House. Hurley, 65, was the 38th Governor of New South Wales from 2014 to 2019. Complete list of Governors-General Since 1901 Listen to the […]
The Darwin By-Election – 102 Year Ago Today
Historical account of the June 30, 1917 by-election in the Tasmanian seat of Darwin.
Where We Live – Scott Morrison’s Asialink Address
Watch Morrison’s speech (34m): Listen to Morrison (34m): Transcript of Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s “Where We Live” Address to Asialink-Bloomberg. PRIME MINISTER SCOTT MORRISON: Thank you to Asialink and Bloomberg for the opportunity to address you here today prior to my attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Osaka this weekend. Today I want to talk […]
Governor-General Summons 46th Parliament For July 2 Meeting
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has issued a proclamation summoning the 46th Parliament to meet on July 2.
Cory Bernardi Disbands Australian Conservatives Party
Senator Cory Bernardi has announced that he will disband the Australian Conservatives Party, following its poor showing in the 2019 federal election. There is speculation that Bernardi might rejoin the Liberal Party or leave the Senate altogether.
Election Officially Over As Writs Returned By AEC
The Australian Electoral Commission has returned the writs for the 2019 federal election. The election is now officially over.
Fiona Patten Not Happy Malcolm Roberts Has Been Re-Elected
Media release from the Reason Party's Fiona Patten, commenting on the re-election of Malcolm Roberts as a One Nation senator from Queensland.
Governor-General Summons 46th Parliament For July 2 Meeting
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has issued a proclamation summoning the 46th Parliament to meet on July 2.
Reserve Bank Cuts Cash Rate By 0.25% In First Movement For Three Years
Full statement from the Reserve Bank of Australia outlining the reasons for its decision to reduce the cash rate by 0.25%, the first movement in 34 months.