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The 47th parliament will officially open a little bit later today, after hours of pomp and ceremony and of course, the 19 gun salute.
After their ‘planning’ day yesterday, the Nationals are trying to work out where they fit in the scheme of things, while the Greens, buoyed by increased numbers, are working out how best to hold Labor to account on climate. Of course, the issues in aged care and covid won’t wait for the ceremony – both aged care and the health sectors are completely overwhelmed by both the pandemic and staff shortages. The ADF personnel deployment extension may fill some gaps but not enough to ensure everyone gets the right amount of care, and workers get a break.
Liberal MP Bridget Archer says she is open to supporting Labor’s 43% emissions reduction bill, but it will be the senate where the true test is.
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