That makes it imperative to get as much common ground as possible on the Voice, even under the umbrella of divided views on whether we should have it, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Albanese said experience showed when people directly affected by an issue were consulted and had a sense of ownership over solutions, “they will be more engaged”, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
If the motion is passed, as is certain given the government’s majority, it will be the first time since federation there has been a successful censure by the house against a former PM, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
With the Albanese government now at its six months mark and the end of the parliamentary year fast approaching, it’s tick-off time, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.
Under the amendment, votes by workers – to be part of an agreement, to take industrial action, or to accept an agreement – would be at the individual business level, writes MICHELLE GRATTAN.