Political turmoil in Kuwait as emir dissolves parliament | Politics News
Sheikh Mishal also announces the suspension of some articles of the constitution amid a continuing deadlock. Kuwait’s emir has dissolved the parliament and taken over…
The Voice to Parliament Handbook, Lola in the Mirror, Fourth Wing and Welcome to Sex among the 2024 ABIA winners
The Voice to Parliament Handbook by Thomas Mayo and Kerry O'Brien has won Book of the Year at the 2024 Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIAs).The…
Ukraine parliament passes bill for prisoners to join army | News
Parliament’s chairperson and President Zelenskyy need to sign the legislation for it to become law. Ukraine’s parliament has passed a bill that would enable some…
Thousands rally in Georgia as Parliament advances ‘foreign influence’ bill | Protests News
Georgia’s Parliament moved a step closer to passing a bill that critics fear will stifle media freedom and endanger the country’s European Union membership bid, as…
Head of Vietnam’s parliament resigns amid corruption crackdown | Corruption News
The top lawmaker in Vietnam has been forced to step down as the country’s anticorruption drive gathers pace. The head of Vietnam’s parliament has resigned…
EU parliament to back ban on forced labour with eye on China | Labour Rights
Legislation is expected to be used to block imports from China’s Xinjiang region. European Union lawmakers are set to vote to ban products made using…
European Public Opinion on the Eve of the 2024 European Parliament Elections
As the 2024 European Parliament elections approach on June 9th, public sentiment across the European Union offers a fascinating glimpse into the electorate's mood just…
Controversial law sparks fight in Georgian parliament | Government
NewsFeedPunches were thrown and fights spilled into the hallways of parliament in Tblisi, Georgia on Monday during discussions about a controversial new law. The proposed…
Lawmakers brawl as Georgian Parliament considers ‘foreign agent’ bill | Politics News
Legislators debate bill requiring organisations that accept overseas funds to register as foreign agents or face fines. Lawmakers in Georgia have come to blows inside…
Australian government staffer raped colleague in Parliament, judge finds | Politics News
Former government staffer Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation claim against broadcaster and journalist. A former government staffer in Australia raped a colleague in the country’s Parliament,…
Judge finds Australia parliament rape reports were true
Bruce Lehrmann sued a TV network for airing Brittany Higgins' claims she was raped inside Parliament House. Source link
Ukraine parliament, facing pressing need, passes military mobilization bill
Ukraine's parliament Thursday passed a military mobilization bill as Ukraine faces a pressing need for more soldiers. President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a bill lowering the…
Ukraine parliament passes mobilisation bill to boost troop numbers | Russia-Ukraine war News
General tells parliament Russian forces outnumber Kyiv’s soldiers up to 10 times on the battlefields in the east. Ukraine’s parliament has passed a bill to…
European Parliament passes asylum and migration reforms | European Union News
Non-governmental organisations (NGO) have criticised the package for undermining human rights. The European Parliament has approved a landmark overhaul of the European Union’s asylum and…
European Parliament urges inquiry after Al Jazeera Senegal investigation | European Union News
The European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) has asked the European Commission to open an investigation into the mismanagement of…
Parliamentary inquiry to examine the role of banks in preventing financial abuse
In short: A parliamentary inquiry will examine the issue of financial abuse in Australia and recommend reforms.Senator Deborah O’Neill said the inquiry will examine the role…
Portugal’s minority government takes office, faces fragmented parliament | News
With just 80 seats in 230-seat parliament, the government will need the support of the opposition to pass legislation. Portugal’s new centre-right minority government led…
Terrorist plot against Swedish parliament foiled in Germany
German police have arrested two people suspected of planning a terrorist attack on the Swedish parliament in response to the Quran burnings that have taken…
The vehicle efficiency scheme still has no road through parliament, as the Greens warn not to count on their support
In short: The government does not yet have the numbers to pass proposed vehicle efficiency laws through parliament.Car makers joined the government to back the…
New Zealand says Chinese ‘state-sponsored’ group hacked parliament | Cybersecurity News
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters says alleged cyberattack ‘unacceptable’ New Zealand has accused Chinese state-sponsored hackers of infiltrating parliament, joining the United States and…