With Australia's population expected to double by 2075, the House Standing Committee on Infrastructure, Transport and Cities is inquiring into the Australian Government's role in the development of...
The House of Representatives Committee on Economics plays an important role in maintaining public scrutiny of major financial institutions in Australia. Chair of the Committee, Mr David Coleman MP,...
The Hon. Linda Burney MP joined About the House TV to talk about what it's like being the first female Aboriginal Member of the House of Representatives, her first speech to the Parliament, and the...
No matter how big or small, we’re answering your questions about the House of Representatives. Today’s topic: how comfortable are the seats in the House of Representatives?
Water is one of the most important resources in the world, particularly for the local farmers who grow our produce. But in an increasingly dry climate, how we manage our water usage is more importa...
This year’s annual Inter Parliamentary Study Program (IPSP) saw seven delegates from Asia, Europe and the Pacific, come to Parliament House to learn about the procedures and practices of the Austra...
The Speaker is a very important role in Australia’s parliamentary democracy. Our current Speaker, the Honourable Tony Smith MP, was elected to his position during the 44th Parliament, and continues...
The Speaker is a very important role in Australia’s parliamentary democracy. Our current Speaker, the Honourable Tony Smith MP, was elected to his position during the 44th Parliament, and continues...
On 16 March 2017, a Committee of the federal parliament adopted an inquiry into how Australia’s federal family law system can better support and protect people affected by family violence. Committe...
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten, by indulgence, made statements in the House today about the recent attack on the British Parliament.
How should Australia's electricity grid be modernised to adapt to new sources of power, like wind and solar? That's the question the House Environment and Energy Committee will be asking with its n...
Mr Ted O'Brien MP is one of 38 new members of the House of Representatives in the 45th Parliament. We caught up with him to discuss his journey from international business to Capital Hill.