Parliament

Parliament and legislative news. Coverage of parliamentary debates, committee hearings, and government accountability from The Oceania Cables

Starmer Survives Privileges Vote as Labour Dissenters Break Ranks Feature Image

Starmer Survives Privileges Vote as Labour Dissenters Break Ranks

Summary On April 28, 2026, the UK House of Commons voted on a motion to refer Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the Privileges Committee for a formal inquiry into allegations he misled Parliament regarding the appointment and vetting of Lord Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington. The motion, tabled by

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ASIO Amendment Bill No. 2 Nears Final Passage as Australia Weighs Security Powers Against Civil Liberties Feature Image

ASIO Amendment Bill No. 2 Nears Final Passage as Australia Weighs Security Powers Against Civil Liberties

Summary The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 is nearing final passage in Parliament, with the House of Representatives approving the legislation in February 2026 and the Senate now preparing for an imminent vote. The bill seeks to make ASIO’s compulsory questioning powers permanent, removing the

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