Facebook, Google and TikTok will be made to pay for Australian journalism even if they drop it from their platforms, and Australia joins a UN resolution calling for an immediate, permanent and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza. Catch up on how the day unfolded across our blog.
Simon Birmingham to trade politics for ANZ Bank — as it happened
The Liberal senator has revealed his next move after he shocked many when his retirement announcement last week.
Photo shows Simon Birmingham stands in the senate chamber.Peter Dutton blames Labor for delay in releasing nuclear policy price tag — as it happened
Peter Dutton has blamed Labor as the reason why the Coalition delayed the release of its nuclear costings.
Photo shows Federal Liberal Leader Peter Dutton in PerthLiberal sees red over teals, but look deeper and there's more at play
On Monday night at the Sydney Institute, Paul Fletcher ripped off a fiery denunciation of the "teals" — the independent candidates who two and a half years ago tore a significant hole in the ranks of the parliamentary Liberal Party.
Photo shows A man in a suit with purple tie pauses as he speaksTelcos required to block scam texts under government crackdown — as it happened
A brand new register designed to crackdown on SMS scams has been announced by the government.
Photo shows SextingAustralia's laws have suddenly changed on tax benefits and 12 other big issues
There are new laws for supermarkets, housing developers, victims of sexual violence, the Reserve Bank and many more, after the government ticked off dozens of items on its to-do list in a single night.
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Photo shows Birds fly out the front of Parliament HouseAnthony Albanese speaks about the social media ban passed by Parliament
Anthony Albanese says tech giants have a responsibility to make sure their social media platforms are safe for young Australians.
Has Video Duration: 48 seconds.PM tells parents 'we've got your back' after social media ban passes — as it happened
The prime minister has lauded the passage of a world-first social media ban for children after the Senate's marathon late-night sitting.
Photo shows pm courtyard social mediaAfter a busy week in parliament, Anthony Albanese now has all he needs to trigger an election
Despite what it looks like on the surface, this could be turning into a good week for the PM. Notwithstanding several key points of pain.
Photo shows Albanese grins and looks up at someone while he's listeningSenate passes 32 bills on marathon sitting day — as it happened
Thirty-two government bills have passed the Senate, with the social media ban the last item of business.
Photo shows A woman in a baby blue shirt raises her hand'Vindictive, mean and nasty': Fatima Payman accuses Pauline Hanson of racism
Fatima Payman has unleashed on Pauline Hanson in the Senate after the One Nation senator attempted to bring her eligibility to sit in parliament into question.
Photo shows Accused of racism: Composite image of Pauline Hanson in a red jacket and Fatima Payman wearing a purple headscarf. Both in SenaHas Video Duration: 3 minutes 31 seconds.Senator Pauline Hanson lodges appeal against ruling in Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination case — as it happened
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has filed an appeal against the Federal Court’s ruling that she racially discriminated against Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi.
Photo shows An elderly woman looks off into the distance as she speaks.Help to Buy bill passes Senate as Coalition and Greens clash on policy plans — as it happened
The Help to Buy bill, which will allow 40,000 first homebuyers to co-purchase with the government, sailed through with no amendments.
Photo shows Houses under construction on a bright, sunny dayPM says world watching Australia's 'landmark' social media ban — as it happened
The industry group for large social media companies has fronted the Senate inquiry into the government's proposed social media ban, admitting the platforms are "far from perfect".
Prahran MP Sam Hibbins resigns from parliament after leaving Greens Party
The former Greens MP has quit parliament in the wake of an affair with a staffer that breached Greens Party rules.
Photo shows Sam Hibbens wears a white collared shirt, navy suit jacket and blue stripped tie and stands with his arms folded, smilingMeta says social media ban for under 16s is 'out of step' with research — as it happened
The tech company — which owns Instagram and Facebook — says it will respect any age limits but believes the bill is being rushed without "adequate consultation or evidence".
Photo shows A phone displaying the meta logo sits on a computer keyboardBill Shorten says he's been 'lucky to have served' Australians as he delivers his valedictory speech — as it happened
The NDIS minister and former Labor leader said the disability scheme had been the "most significant social reform in this century for Australia" and something all of parliament should take pride in.
Photo shows A man waves with his hand around his wifeLaws to ban social media for kids to be introduced tomorrow — as it happened
The federal government's legislation aims to get kids off social media by the end of the year.
Photo shows A line of young arms clutching mobile phones, no facesLabor's plan to undo HECS debt indexation uncertain after Greens amendment — as it happened
The Greens are pushing for a Labor policy on HECS relief that had been planned for after the election to be included in the indexation bill being debated now.
Photo shows A student at Charles Darwin University heads to a 2016 graduation ceremony.'I don't give a damn': Lidia Thorpe rips up censure motion issued after King Charles protest — as it happened
The Senate censures Lidia Thorpe over her protest of King Charles's visit last month.
Photo shows A woman holds ripped paper in both handsKilling season is here, but the leaders have something else on their minds
Both parties are in pre-election mode: clearing barnacles and ridding themselves of potential baggage that could weigh down their campaigns.
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