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Hanson slapped herself on the wrist and stormed out of the chamber before the Senate censured her.

Coalition opposes censure of Pauline Hanson over Muslim remarks

The One Nation leader stormed out of the chamber before the vote, slapping herself on the wrist and labelling the proceedings a joke.

  • Brittany Busch and Nick Newling

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Women MPs  have called out the online harassment they endure.

‘Horribly, sexually violent’: How Australia’s women leaders deal with rising abuse

Women across the political spectrum are calling out the harassment that spreads online and spills into real life.

  • Brittany Busch
Parliament House in Canberra

Parliament watchdog’s reporting may conceal rape, sexual assault complaints

The Parliamentary Workplace Support Service’s second annual review has altered its reporting methods. One senator says this deprioritises victims.

  • Nick Newling
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been targeted by online harassment.

Threats against politicians soar as second neo-Nazi charged

Another neo-Nazi has been charged with allegedly threatening an MP after the arrest of a neo-Nazi leader on Thursday.

  • Sherryn Groch, Nick Newling, Brittany Busch and Patrick Begley
King Charles III  meets Anangu Traditional Owners at the Australian High Commission in London.

‘Come and visit’: Indigenous elders meet the King – and say he’s welcome back at Uluru

King Charles spoke to Anangu leaders to mark the 40th anniversary of the day the Australian government handed Uluru back to its traditional owners, who say they would love to host him on a return visit.

  • David Crowe
Senator Lidia Thorpe made the comments at Sunday’s pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne.

AFP investigating Lidia Thorpe’s ‘burn down Parliament House’ comments

The Australian Federal Police are probing whether legislation was breached by the senator after she said she would “burn down Parliament House to make a point” on Palestinian and Indigenous rights.

  • Nick Newling
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Senator Lydia Thorpe addresses yesterday’s pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne.

Lidia Thorpe’s protest remarks spark controversy as Israeli hostage release nears

News that after two years of war in Gaza a hostage deal has been reached was met in Melbourne by a large pro-Palestine rally and a joyful pro-Israel gathering.

  • Clay Lucas
King Charles and Donald Trump dine together at the state banquet at Windsor Castle.

With sharp speech, King Charles just showed the point behind the pomp

In 50 words, Charles sent the US president a message about what is on the line for the West. Everything now depends on Donald Trump taking note.

  • David Crowe
Bob Katter during question time on Monday.

Katter referred to parliamentary standards tribunal after threatening outburst

Despite bipartisan condemnation of his threat to punch a reporter, the veteran politician doubled down on Monday, saying he should have been more aggressive.

  • Paul Sakkal
From a high of 16 MPs after the 22 election, the party has lost its leader and a handful of MPs to have just 11 in the new parliament.

Betrayal over breakfast: How Dorinda Cox’s shock defection was a year in the making

Hours before Dorinda Cox put herself forward to be deputy leader of the Greens, she was spotted having breakfast with unusual dining companions.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos and James Massola