Labor changed sitting hours in 2018 to make parliament more "family friendly". The government says reverting to late sittings will give regional MPs more time in their electorates.
Premier says building new houses in Sydney 'almost impossible' after corruption watchdog referral
The parliamentary committee looking at the development proposal has voted to make the referral in its report which will be released on Friday.
Photo shows An older man wearing a suit gives a press conference on a humid, cloudy dayJustice Department 'fed bullsh*t' to government about youth detention, inquest told
The man who had been tasked with overhauling WA's troubled youth justice system tells a coronial inquest a "dysfunctionally toxic" culture was the root cause of all problems behind bars.
Photo shows A barbed wire fence pictured through trees against an orange skyChildren found guilty of assault and break-ins will face the same jail time as adults under a new bill. But will it fix youth crime?
"Adult crime, adult time" was the centrepiece of David Crisafulli's election campaign and he's wasted no time in bringing it before Queensland parliament.
Photo shows Large billboard of man with politcal slogansTaking money out of politics by dipping deeper into the public purse
The South Australian parliament has backed laws to strip money out of politics – essentially, out of their own pockets. So how did the bill attract broad political support?
Photo shows Peter Malinauskas speaking on stage to a crowdQueensland's premier doesn't think a new stadium is needed for the Olympics
Queensland's premier doesn't believe Brisbane "needs another stadium," announcing a 100-day review into infrastructure to be used in the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Photo shows A politician in a suit and tie talking with hand gestures.Plan to bypass council approval for 'controversial' developments fails to pass Tasmania's parliament
The government wants some planning decisions to be made by development assessment panels rather than by councils, but the legislation has been knocked back by the parliament's upper house.
Photo shows An aerial view of a city during sunset.LNP to push through law change to axe truth-telling inquiry as it introduces 'adult time, adult crime' legislation
The LNP government will rush through law changes to axe Queensland's truth-telling inquiry on the first full sitting day of the new parliament.
Photo shows A group of politicians taking a selfie together.Basil Zempilas's campaign manager quits after apologising for secret polling on WA Liberal leadership
The campaign manager for Liberal candidate Basil Zempilas quits his election team after apologising for his "error of judgement" when he commissioned secret polling on the Liberal leadership for a mystery businessman.
Photo shows Basil Zempilas and Cam Sinclair pose for a photo outside Council House wearing orange Basil hats and blue Basil Zempilas shirts.SA Labor says it's 'world-leading', the Australia Institute calls it 'undemocratic'. Here's what the political donation ban means
Just before midnight on Wednesday, the South Australian parliament passed a raft of changes to how politics runs in the state. Here's a look at what has changed.
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Photo shows A man talking to someone.Tasmania's opposition parties team up to pass $1k political donation reforms through lower house
Tasmanian politicians could be required to disclose any donation that exceeds $1,000 after opposition parties banded together to force a Greens bill through the lower house.
Photo shows Jeremy Rockliff with arms folded looks off at someone else while sitting in parliament.Victoria cracks down on retirement village operators after ABC investigation
The Victorian government will become the first state to force retirement village operators to sign up to a mandatory code of conduct as part of a crackdown on the sector that also includes more transparency on how fees are calculated.
Photo shows An aerial view of a retirement village surrounded by a body of water. The buildings have matching grey rooves.Disgraced former Labor MP Barry Urban fighting for life after attack at Perth tyre business
Disgraced former Labor MP Barry Urban is fighting for his life in a Perth hospital after being attacked at work.
Photo shows Former MP Barry Urban walks out of Perth Magistrates Court looking to one side.Mettam, Zempilas tainted by leadership test that thrust WA Liberal dysfunction into the spotlight
Their election defeat in 2021 should have been rock bottom, but now an unsuccessful leadership push has left the WA Liberals bruised, fractured and disunited, just months before another poll.
Photo shows A composite image of Libby Mettam and Basil Zempilas.Basil Zempilas denies link to leaked polling that fuelled WA Liberals leadership challenge
Basil Zempilas says he "expects" Libby Mettam to lead the WA Liberals to the March state election following a Tuesday party room meeting in which she survived a leadership challenge.
Photo shows A well dressed man named Basil Zempilas looks serious at a press conference.Victorian Greens leader says Sam Hibbins 'misrepresented' details of intern complaint in 2018
Victorian Greens leader Ellen Sandell has defended her party's response in 2018 when it learnt a formal complaint had been made by a former intern about Prahran MP Sam Hibbins's alleged behaviour two years earlier.
Photo shows Sam Hibbens wears a white collared shirt, navy suit jacket and blue stripped tie and stands with his arms folded, smilingLibby Mettam survives leadership challenge after urging Basil Zempilas supporters to 'put up or shut up'
WA Liberal leader Libby Mettam survives a move to unseat her, following a campaign to pressure her out and make way for Perth Lord Mayor and media personality Basil Zempilas.
Photo shows A mid shot of a serious-looking Libby Mettam outside parliament, wearing a dark jacket and light top.Victorian Nationals elect new leader after veteran Peter Walsh stands down
Long-serving Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh has stood down from the role and will not contest the next election. Gippsland South MP Danny O'Brien will replace him as party leader.
Photo shows Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh speaks at a press conference.'He tried to kiss me on the lips': Outgoing Victorian MP faces allegations from former intern
Former Victorian Greens deputy leader Sam Hibbins was cut from a state parliament internship program following an allegation he tried to kiss a university student during his first term as an MP.
Photo shows Sam Hibbens wears a white collared shirt, navy suit jacket and blue stripped tie and stands with his arms folded, smilingPrahran 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, smilingThe 'tactical error' that has created headaches for the Minns government
As the busy lead-up to Christmas fast approaches, Sydney's train-travelling public is hoping the premier knows what he is doing to keep the trains running.
Photo shows People on platform and at the departures board at Sydney's Central train station