Tag: senate

Parliament launches second inquiry into AI

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Parliament has launched a second inquiry into artificial intelligence, this time to probe general issues presented by the disruptive technology, following a government-supported push by the Greens. The inquiry,...

Govt research vetoes stamped out

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
Education ministers will no longer be able to unilaterally veto research grants after Greens and independent senators on Thursday helped pass a government bill that transfers final say on...

Senate showdown looms for Digital ID bill

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
A government-led committee has cleared legislation that would enable Australia’s economy-wide digital identity system, but a speedy passage looks less certain after the Coalition and Greens indicated they will...

Dave Sharma to take vacant NSW Senate seat

Posted on   |  by James Riley
The former Member for Wentworth Dave Sharma has won the Senate seat left vacant through the retirement of former foreign affairs minister Marise Payne. Mr Sharma is well known...

AFP may expand PwC investigation, re-evaluates contracts

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
The Australian Federal Police may expand the remit of an investigation of global consulting giant PwC over the firm’s use of confidential Treasury information to market tax minimisation schemes...

Pocock flags support for $15bn reconstruction fund

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Independent Senator for the Australian Capital Territory David Pocock is set to support the National Reconstruction Fund bill, with his proposed amendments expected to be backed by the government...

Senate shoots down sovereign capability inquiry

Posted on   |  by Denham Sadler
The Senate has shot down the federal government’s attempt to launch an inquiry into Australia’s sovereign capability and critical infrastructure. Nationals Senator Matt Canavan moved a motion in the...