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One Nation has doubled its representation in the Senate, with the party winning the final seats in New South Wales and Western Australia

The Albanese government has struck a deal with the Greens on social housing in order to secure support for its guillotine motion in the Senate.

Lidia Thorpe has said she will use the Senate’s censure motion “for kindling”, after her protest against King Charles III’s visit to Canberra last month was deemed “disrespectful and disruptive”.

Independent senator Fatima Payman has announced her new political party, calling it ‘Australia’s Voice’.

Fatima Payman will launch a political party ahead of the next election, confirming she has recruited “disenfranchised Labor party supporters”.

Labor’s Raff Ciccone made history as parliament resumed this week, becoming the first father to bring their baby into the Senate chamber. 

Senator Mehreen Faruqi has called on the Senate to hold people accountable, following racist remarks by Pauline Hanson.

Labor has backed the Greens’ motion to enact a Senate inquiry into the impacts of menopause and perimenopause.

Senator Raphael Warnock has won a crucial Senate race in the United States, defeating Republican Herschel Walker in Georgia.

Fatima Payman has been elected to the senate, making history as the first Muslim woman who wears a hijab to sit in federal parliament.

Pauline Hanson has retained her senate spot in Queensland and is set serve another six-year term in Australia’s federal parliament.

In a letter to ACT residents, Julia Gillard noted her reluctance to “talk about politics” but said Gallagher deserved continuing support.