Mama D’ settles in Integrity Commission matter; fined for charges
Former Speaker of the House Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert has been fined $900,000 following her decision not to contest the ...
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Switzerland mulls legalising recreational cannabis
Switzerland will consider legalising recreational cannabis use, after a parliamentary commission on Friday proposed a law ...
Feeling unwelcome: Why debate is mounting over an ancient ceremony
From local councils to sporting ovals and the steps of parliament, the Welcome to Country ceremony performed by Indigenous ...
Election funding legislation unifies major parties before they head to the polls
For once, in this parliament, it seemed the government was not just sitting like a hapless duck in the crosshairs of a ...
End booing and jeering in the Commons? ‘Hear, hear!’ say new MPs
As the Commons modernisation committee announces a major overhaul to make the place more accessible, Sean O’Grady considers ...
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Ireland’s new government faces a housing crisis. Is it bad enough for people to leave the country?
The new government in Ireland (which looks remarkably like the last one) faces a housing crisis that has become an economic ...
Congress, not the president, decides on government spending − a constitutional law professor explains how the ‘power of the purse’ works
Congress has the authority to control government expenditures. Donald Trump is the latest president to try to get around that ...
Major WASPI breakthrough as campaigners secure key debate on £3,000 compensation
A massive campaign has secured the Commons showdown about if women impacted by changes to the state pension age should get cash - as advocated by a watchdog ...
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Chatham House and CPA UK host AI and security workshop with Commonwealth parliamentarians
Commonwealth and Crown Dependencies took part in the three-day event which covered pressing security issues relating to AI.
Shock as parliament announces plans for up to £31m renovation … of a single roof
A bid for an up to £31million renovation of a single roof above the House of Lords has been slammed. Parliament has invited ...
EU open to tariff talks, but firm on own laws, says senior legislator
The European Union can negotiate on reciprocal tariffs with the United States but will not give up its right to regulate in ...
Japan's lower house approves government's BOJ board nominee Koeda
Japan's lower house of parliament on Friday approved the government nominee for the central bank's policy board, Junko Koeda, ...