Tag: Parliament
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Littleproud and Nats to be shunted back in parliament seating revamp
Overview of the seating revamp Australian Parliament is undergoing a broader seating revamp, with the aim of modernizing chamber arrangements and improving sight lines for the media and public galleries. In the latest adjustment, Nationals leader David Littleproud and other Nationals MPs are slated to be repositioned back toward their traditional seats, a move described…
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Littleproud and the Nationals Set for Parliament Seating Revamp
Overview of the Seating Revamp The federal Parliament is poised for a notable seating revamp as the Nationals leader, David Littleproud, and his party prepare to be rearranged within the chamber. The move marks a shift in long-standing seating conventions and signals a broader effort to reflect evolving political dynamics, party coalitions, and the practicalities…
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Abolition Bid Slammed by Special Prosecutor: OSP Independence at Risk
Unprecedented parliamentary push threatens the OSP The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) finds itself at the center of a heated political clash as lawmakers move to abolish or fundamentally redefine its mandate. In a period marked by intense parliamentary activity, Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng has framed the final six months of 2025 as a…
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Ex-Education Ministry Staffer Claims Curriculum Rewrite Was Politicised
Allegations of politicisation raise questions about curriculum development A former Education Ministry employee has claimed that the development of the country’s new school curriculum was heavily politicised, leading to extensive rewrites and sidelining subject-matter experts. The testimony, presented to Parliament’s Education Committee, paints a picture of a process driven more by political considerations than by…
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Ex-Education Ministry Worker Alleges Heavy Politicisation of New School Curriculum
Background A former Education Ministry employee has raised serious concerns about the development of the country’s new school curriculum, alleging that political considerations drove the process. The submission, delivered to Parliament’s Education Committee, claims the curriculum was rewritten multiple times to align with political priorities, effectively sidelining subject matter experts and educators who traditionally inform…
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Budget Session 2026 Day 1 Highlights: President Murmu Addresses Parliament as Session Opens
Opening Day Sets the Tone for Budget Session 2026 The Budget Session 2026 began with a formal and ceremonial start as President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of Parliament, marking the transition into another crucial phase of India’s legislative calendar. The address, followed by the customary transition to business, outlined the government’s priorities and…
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Day 1 Highlights: Budget Session 2026 Opens with President’s Address
Opening Day Sets the Tone for Budget Session 2026 The Budget Session 2026 in India began with the President’s address to a joint session of Parliament, marking the formal start of what is expected to be a busy legislative calendar. Lawmakers gathered as the session opened in a ceremonial atmosphere, with Members of Parliament preparing…
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Day 1 Highlights: Budget Session 2026 Opens with President’s Address and Parliament Adjournment
Opening of Budget Session 2026 The Budget Session 2026 began with heightened expectations as Parliament commenced with a ceremonial joint session in which President Droupadi Murmu delivered the address outlining the government’s legislative and fiscal priorities for the year. The speech underscored the government’s focus on economic revival, social welfare expansion, and governance reforms aimed…
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Andy Burnham faces deadline on Gorton and Denton by-election decision
Overview Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has a tight deadline to decide whether to stand in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election. The clock ticks down to 17:00 GMT on Saturday, after which the party would move forward with its own timetable for selecting a candidate. The decision is one of the most consequential questions…
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Australia news LIVE: Sussan Ley defends leadership as Coalition faces split and Tim Picton memorial
Overview: A nation watches leadership under pressure Australia’s political landscape is once more under intense scrutiny as Sussan Ley stands at the center of fresh leadership questions within the Liberal Party. With the Liberals and Nationals rattled by a Coalition split, Ley’s ability to steer the party through a turbulent period has become a focal…