Committee to learn about settlement challenges
Federal parliament’s Migration Committee will be talking to members of various migrant and refugee groups at a public hearing in Victoria to learn about the challenges new migrants face when settling in Australia. Full story
Foetal alcohol children face battle in foster care
Foster care organisation Barnardos says children affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder require significantly more amounts of care and attention that what is available in standard foster care programs. Full story
Year in review
Before the 2012 parliamentary year kicks off take a look back at how events played out on the floor of the House in 2011 in the Work of the Session. Read more
Apartment owners voice concerns
Dozens of Queensland apartment owners have voiced their concerns about the rising costs of their insurances premiums to the Social Policy and Legal Affairs Committee. Read more
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Internet risks for seniors to be examined
Risks faced by older Australians who are increasingly using the internet and social media will be examined by a parliamentary inquiry. Full story
Inquiry recommends election funding revamp
Political parties would need to declare all donations over $1,000 under a raft of changes recommend by a parliamentary inquiry. Full story
Call for better data to monitor biodiversity
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) says there needs to be better national coordination of environmental reporting in order to effectively monitor the country’s biodiversity. Full story
Fly-in, fly-out inquiry launched
Two MPs have spoken in Parliament of their concerns over the growing use of fly-in fly-out (FIFO) workers by industries such as the resources sector. Full story
A CD-ROM and a four-part documentary exploring the first 100 years of Australia's House of Representatives are now available for public and educational purchase. For more information visit the project website.
