The new government is set to introduce 18 pieces of legislation in the first sitting week, as it takes over after nine years on the Opposition benches. auspol
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for the parliament to work together to advance the Uluru Statement of the Heart as the 47th parliament starts.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reflected on the "emotional moment" he was surprised by friends from his time growing up in public housing as the 47th parliament opens following his government's election.
New MPs will be sworn in and a new Speaker and Senate President will be elected as the opening day progresses. Making light of the injury on Monday, she tweeted: "Thank you to those who have expressed concern. In short - Penny v Surfboard and Surfboard won."Labor's plan to introduce a climate change bill enshrining a 43 per cent emissions reduction target will be a priority of its legislative agenda.
Independent MP Zoe Daniel - among eight teal independents who won seats from the Liberal party - said she wanted to ensure the climate legislation could be progressed. "What the Uluru Statement from the Heart represents is an opportunity that must be seized because if it isn't seized, it will be lost and we will be diminished," he said.While Opposition Leader Peter Dutton did not mention the referendum or Voice in his remarks, he said the next term of parliament would be important for Indigenous Australians.
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