Tue, November 26, 2024

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Special relationship? Trump and U.K.'s Starmer may not be great chums

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada could raise the prices of these goods

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Social media age ban should not be enforced through passports, government ID, inquiry finds

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Monuments of resistance and the politics of memory

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Botswana: In a World Where Political Polarization .. cy, Does Botswana's 'Kgotla' System Hold the Key?

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What are tariffs and why does Trump plan to use more of them? What to know

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Facing budget gap, Gov. Murphy seeks reduced spending and a limit on new hiring

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The donations 'reforms' are a hoax and the major parties are in bed together

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Factbox-What Has Caused Pakistan's Deadly Clashes Between Police and Supporters of Imran Khan?

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Saudi Arabia approves 2025 budget with estimated $315bn revenues and $342bn expenditure

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

What diversity does and doesn't look like in Trump's Cabinet

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

And they're off! 12 file for St. Louis mayor, comptroller and alderman on first day

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Stop funding the woke and the stupid

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Fixing the NHS and reforming Job .. sters unveil plans to 'get Britain working again'

[ Tue, Nov 26th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Minister says some people off work have 'stolen from the state'
Mon, November 25, 2024

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

I Just Listened to Steve Bannon's Show for a Week. What's Coming Is Clear.

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

'Disaster Dodged': Gaetz's Meltdown Draws Relief and Envy

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Between falling crop prices and electoral landslide: How Mahayuti prevailed

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

BNP on same page with interim govt on reforms but .. ion needed within reasonable time: Tarique Rahman

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Who are the people Trump has picked for key positions in his second administration so far

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Fight Over Schools and Taxes Pits Chicago Elite Against Mayor

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Military leaders and their dominance in Southeast Asian politics

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Kennedy ascends in congressional leadership - and Gillibrand may, too

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

NYS voters send a more nuanced message to Republicans and Democrats, analysts say

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Another name for the Trump revolution: 'Return to sanity'

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: PM 'not surprised' some people want another election

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Starmer responds to petition demanding election rerun

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Why Keir Starmer won't get away with shrugging off Call a General Election petition

[ Mon, Nov 25th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Cabarrus leaders accuse NC treasurer of getting 'political.' It's just math, he says
Sun, November 24, 2024

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Nigerians lament as cabal allegedly influences Tinubu's decisions - Fagge

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

California House District 44 General Election Results 2024

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

UP News Live Updates: Police clash with protesters during Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Georgia House District 8 General Election Results 2024

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

A Look At The Fair Value Of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADP)

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

ACF Rejects Claims of Bias in Criticising Tinubu, Cites Similar Stance on Buhari

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

New show to bring fresh perspectives

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Chuck Woolery, former 'Love Connection' host, passes away at 83

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

SNP minister reveals hindsight regret over crisis-hit ferry yard contracts

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Local sources: Administrative Court in Kirkuk holds hearing about Arabs, Turkmens' complaints

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Odisha Deputy CM announces Third Phase of Subhadra Yojana to Benefit 80 lakh women

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Maharashtra Election Results 2024 Updates: CM & Deputy CMs Will Take Oath First, Say Sources

[ Sun, Nov 24th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

BJP's Central Leadership to Take Call on Next Maharashtra CM
Thu, November 14, 2024

[ Thu, Nov 14th 2024 ]: Robert Yanks

Political History of Senator John Thune
Tue, November 12, 2024

[ Tue, Nov 12th 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

The 2024 Senate Race: A Political Chessboard
Wed, October 23, 2024

[ Wed, Oct 23rd 2024 ]: Brian Stokes

Presidential Debate Fallout: Unpacking the Aftermath of a Heated Exchange
Thu, April 23, 2009

[ Thu, Apr 23rd 2009 ]: Nathan Burkes

Is it time for a flat tax and a massive downsizing of the IRS?
Fri, January 30, 2009

[ Fri, Jan 30th 2009 ]: Nathan Burkes

Thoughts for the stimulus package headed towards the Senate.

Wins, losses and barnacle clearing mark final sitting for Parliament

A packed legislative agenda coupled with old-fashioned barnacle clearing has sparked speculation federal politicians won't be returning to Canberra before an election.
The final sitting of the Australian Parliament before the winter break was marked by a mix of legislative achievements, political maneuvers, and notable controversies. Key highlights included the passage of the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, despite opposition from the Coalition, and the introduction of new laws aimed at reducing emissions from major industries. The session also saw Prime Minister Anthony Albanese focusing on clearing what he referred to as "barnacles" from the government's agenda, addressing issues like the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum and managing internal party dynamics. Additionally, there were significant political losses, such as the resignation of Senator David Van following allegations of misconduct, and the government's decision to abandon the religious discrimination bill. The session was also characterized by ongoing debates over cost-of-living pressures, with the opposition criticizing the government's economic policies. Overall, the sitting was a blend of policy advancement, political strategy, and the handling of internal and external pressures.

Read the Full The West Australian Article at [ https://thewest.com.au/politics/federal-politics/wins-losses-and-barnacle-clearing-mark-final-sitting-for-parliament-c-16870948 ]