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Five days unpaid domestic violence leave will soon be available for workers following legislation that passed through parliament on the final sitting day.

The last day of Parliament for the year somehow became one of the year’s most jaw-dropping, which says a lot considering the year in politics it has been.

Scott Morrison shared something that’s core to his view of Australia. “Remember,” he said. “My value is: we look after our mates.”

Anthony Albanese calls for 10 days of paid domestic violence leave, a position consistent with statements of many victims, frontline workers and those working with DV victims.

Kerryn Phelps, Marcia Langton and Nyadol Nyuon will deliver an 80,000-person signed petition to Parliament, requesting that Gavin McInnes be banned.

The Victorian Labor government has achieved a gender equal cabinet for the first time with the appointment of three new women.

The Morrison government has been dealt a critical blow this morning, after influential MP Julia Banks quit the Liberal Party in favour of the crossbench.

Students set to strike against inaction on climate change were told by the Prime Minister to stay in school, during Question Time on Monday.

Independent MP Kerryn Phelps has delivered he maiden speech in Parliament, calling on the ‘human experience” to enter the heart of political decisions.

Minister for Women Kelly O’Dwyer has released the Women’s Economic Security Statement and plans to spend $109 million over four years.

Shadow Minister for Human Services and Prevention of Family Violence, Linda Burney knows a thing or two about making it in politics against adversity.

Victorian Labor Premier, Daniel Andrews has told the Greens he will not be cutting preference deals if they fail to discipline members who denigrate women.