One step forward,two back:The dark days of 2021 return to parliament

One step forward,two back:The dark days of 2021 return to parliament

Even before the extraordinary turn of events in the Senate,a pall had again fallen over the parliament,reminiscent of the awful days of 2021.

  • byLisa Visentin

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David Van moves to the crossbench after Thorpe’s Senate accusations

David Van moves to the crossbench after Thorpe’s Senate accusations

Van maintained his innocence and accused Lidia Thorpe of “cowering under the umbrella of parliamentary privilege” as he agreed to leave the Liberal party room.

  • byAngus Thompson andJames Massola
Lidia Thorpe withdraws claim that senator sexually assaulted her

Lidia Thorpe withdraws claim that senator sexually assaulted her

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe had in parliament accused Victorian Liberal senator David Van of “harassing” and “sexually assaulting” her.

  • byJames Massola andAngus Thompson
Hope for Parliament House’s improved culture turns to rubble

Hope for Parliament House’s improved culture turns to rubble

Politicians have again proven to Australians that federal parliament is a toxic environment that can bring out the worst in all who work there.

  • byDavid Crowe