Day Two of Senate Estimates: Departments Face Questioning
Officials from Home Affairs, Infrastructure and the APS Commission front Senate estimates. Follow live updates as Minister Gallagher faces questions on the delayed jobs-for-mates review.
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Parliament Security Failure: Contractor Had No Clearance
A contractor without security clearance accessed 100,000+ parliamentary emails. Senator McGrath calls it 'extraordinary failure of leadership'. Senate inquiry underway.
Final Senate Estimates 2025: Department Heads Grilled
Department heads face the final Senate estimates hearings of 2025, with scrutiny on email transfers and over 8000 unanswered questions on notice. Follow the live coverage.
Reply-all email carbon footprint concerns revealed
Senate estimates reveal concerns about reply-all email carbon footprints, PM's security-driven wedding choice, and robo-debt drama casting. Read the latest political insights.
Hanson's burqa stunt triggers Senate controversy
Pauline Hanson's Senate burqa performance ignites fierce debate about racism, political theatrics and media coverage in Australian politics. Read the full analysis.
Why Australia's pandemic inquiry fails the pub test
Australia's limited COVID-19 inquiry contrasts sharply with UK's comprehensive investigation. Learn why our review lacks teeth and what it means for future pandemic preparedness.
Hanson's Burqa Stunt in Senate Sparks Censure
Pauline Hanson's repeat of her 2017 burqa stunt in the Senate has led to suspension and widespread condemnation, revealing deeper issues in Australian politics. Read the full analysis.
Pauline Hanson Condemned for Controversial Burqa Remarks
Pauline Hanson faces bipartisan condemnation after controversial comments about the burqa during Senate debate. Political leaders unite in criticism of her remarks.
ANU discloses $362k exit package for former vice-chancellor
Australian National University releases details of Genevieve Bell's $362,587 exit payment and new $500k professor role following senate estimates questioning. Learn the full financial breakdown.
Senate deadlock threatens Albanese environment laws
The Albanese government faces Senate hurdles with environment legislation as political divisions echo Rudd's climate wars. Analysis reveals falling GDP per capita and rising One Nation support.
Hanson's Burqa Stunt Condemned in Senate
Pauline Hanson sparks outrage with repeated burqa stunt in Australian Senate. Political leaders condemn the controversial demonstration as racist and divisive.
Parliamentary inquiry into DPS email transfer
Department of Parliamentary Services faces inquiry over mass email transfer to external law firm, raising serious staff privacy and parliamentary privilege concerns.
Stirling Extends E-Scooter Hire Program for 2 Years
The City of Stirling is pushing ahead with a two-year extension for its Beam e-scooter hire scheme, citing strong safety data and effective geofencing controls ahead of a state parliamentary inquiry's findings.
Police grilled over gun drawn on bus, teen arrest
ACT police defend drawing a gun on a public bus during the arrest of an innocent Aboriginal teen, sparking allegations of racial profiling. Committee hearing reveals details.
Chalmers urges WA industry to pressure Senate on reforms
Treasurer Jim Chalmers calls on WA industry leaders to pressure senators for swift environmental reforms. Key legislation faces crucial Senate vote amid business concerns.
Child Safety Inquiry Rejects Secret Evidence Bid
Queensland's child protection inquiry denies government request for confidential staff testimony. Commission insists on transparency in Cairns hearing. Read the latest developments.
Labor MPs Target Mayor Over Unauthorised Burswood Flyer
WA Labor MPs pressure Perth Lord Mayor over unauthorised flyer promoting $217 million Burswood project amid parliamentary inquiry investigation.
Liberal Candidate Calls for End to Climate Wars
Canberra Liberals Senate candidate Nick Tyrrell pushes for balanced climate approach amid party divisions. Read about his vision for emissions reduction and energy affordability.
Minister Watt Responds to Algal Bloom Senate Report
Environment Minister Murray Watt defends government's handling of harmful algal bloom following damning 207-page Senate report. Read the latest developments from Adelaide summit.
10,000 signatures petition for Hahndorf truck inquiry
Over 10,000 residents demand removal of heavy vehicles from Adelaide Hills roads. Greens MLC Robert Simms to call for public inquiry in parliament today.
Nous boss explains $2m ANU job in Senate hearing
Nous Group CEO Tim Orton has defended the consultancy's $2 million work for ANU, denying using a 'cookie-cutter' approach while explaining the complex projects undertaken.
SA ill-prepared for algal bloom disaster: report
A damning federal inquiry reveals how ill-prepared South Australian governments were for a major ecological and economic disaster caused by algal blooms.
FNQ Child Safety Inquiry Moves to Brisbane
Queensland's child protection system faces scrutiny as Far North Queensland officials travel to Brisbane for urgent hearings on regional safety failures.
MP Not Invited to Optus Triple-Zero Inquiry
Exclusive revelation that Anika Wells was not invited to participate in the critical Optus triple-zero failure investigation, raising questions about political transparency and accountability.
Gallagher on Delayed 'Jobs for Mates' Report
Finance Minister Katy Gallagher addresses the controversial delay of the 'Jobs for Mates' inquiry report, offering Opposition briefings amid growing political pressure.
WA Premier's 'Get It Done' ultimatum on environment laws
Roger Cook demands Senate pass Labor's environmental reforms as crucial vote looms, warning against political games with Australia's future.
Optus CEO Resists Resignation Over Triple Zero Failures
Optus CEO Stephen Rue faces intense Senate scrutiny as he refuses to step down following a nationwide network outage that prevented triple zero calls and has been connected to three fatalities across Australia.
Jobs for Mates Review: What We Know
An explosive review into controversial 'jobs for mates' appointments within Australia's public service has uncovered troubling practices. Here's what you need to know about the findings and the political firestorm surrounding its release.
Senate Inquiry into Optus Triple Zero Failure Demanded
Western Australian Liberal Senator Dean Smith is leading the charge for a Senate inquiry into Optus's nationwide network outage that left millions unable to contact emergency services.
Labor defends transparency in jobs for mates saga
The Albanese government faces mounting pressure over public service appointments as Coalition senators demand answers about potential 'jobs for mates' practices in Canberra.
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