Jun 24, 2019 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
Media Release 24th June 2019 New senators’ orientation program New senators elected on 18 May will attend Parliament House on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June for an orientation program prior to the resumption of Parliament next week. During a two-day program, senators...
Nov 28, 2018 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases, Senate
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT Parliamentary Behaviour 28 November 2018 The PRESIDENT (09:31): Senators, when parliament resumed in August this year, we discussed certain events in June and committed to reflecting our better selves in this...
Nov 27, 2018 | Homepage, Media Releases, Senate
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT 27 November 2018 The PRESIDENT (16:11): I’m going to make an observation before I call another senator. I had hoped I would never use that standing order. I can’t remember when it was last used. I think it...
Feb 8, 2018 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
I have received a letter of resignation from Senator the Hon George Brandis QC as a Senator for Queensland. The resignation takes effect immediately. I have written to the Governor of Queensland to inform him of this vacancy, which will be filled in accordance...
Jan 25, 2018 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
I have received a letter of resignation from Senator Sam Dastyari as a Senator for New South Wales. The resignation takes effect immediately. I will shortly be writing to the Governor of New South Wales to inform him of this vacancy, which will be filled in...
Nov 3, 2017 | Homepage, Media, Media Releases
I wish to correct erroneous reports regarding the arrangements around possible debts for parliamentarians ruled ineligible by the High Court. Consistent with previous cases, where the High Court has ruled a parliamentarian ineligible, consideration will be...
