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Dame Quentin Bryce, 25th Governor-General Of Australia, Farewelled In Canberra
Two hours after the announcement that she had been made a Dame, Australia’s 25th Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, was farewelled at a reception at Parliament House tonight. Bryce’s official portrait,...
View ArticleSenators Sworn In; New Balance Of Power As 2013 Federal Election Finally...
Full video of the swearing-in ceremony of the 36 senators whose six-year terms began on July 1.
View ArticleMy Story: Julia Gillard’s Book Launched By Quentin Bryce
Full audio of the launch of former Prime Minister Julia Gillard's memoirs, My Story. Includes speeches by former Governor-General Quentin Bryce and Gillard.
View ArticleTurnbull’s New Ministers Sworn In; Joyce Now Deputy PM
The reshuffled Turnbull ministry was sworn in this morning.
View ArticleAdministrative Arrangements Order – Amendments
Amendments to the Administrative Arrangements Order, following the reshuffle of the Turnbull ministry.
View ArticleTurnbull Recalls Parliament On April 18 And Moves Budget To May 3; Threatens...
PM Malcolm Turnbull has dramatically seized the political initiative by advising the Governor-General to recall Parliament on April 18 and threatening a double dissolution election on July 2 if...
View ArticleParliament Prorogued; New Session Starts On Monday
The Australian Parliament was prorogued at 5pm today.
View ArticleMalcolm Turnbull Formally Announces July 2 Double Dissolution Election
Text, audio and video of Malcolm Turnbull's announcement of the July 2 double dissolution election.
View ArticleGovernment House Releases Double Dissolution Documents
Documents related to the calling of the 2016 double dissolution. Includes Turnbull-Cosgrove correspondence and Brandis advice.
View ArticleAustralian Parliament Dissolved; Governor-General’s Official Secretary Reads...
Audio and video of the ceremony to mark the simultaneous dissolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
View ArticlePolitical Figures Feature In Queen’s Birthday Honours
Information on political figures who received Order of Australia honours in the Queen's Birthday list.
View ArticleGovernor-General Acts On Prime Minister Turnbull’s Advice; Caretaker Period Ends
Correspondence between Governor-General Peter Cosgrove and PM Malcolm Turnbull regarding the election outcome.
View ArticleWrits Returned And The 2016 Federal Election Is Officially Over
All the election writs have now been returned and the 2016 Federal Election is officially over.
View ArticleLong Tan Commemoration: Cosgrove And Turnbull Pay Tribute On 50th Anniversary...
Audio of GG Cosgrove, PM Turnbull, John Schumann and The Last Post, from the Long Tan Commemoration Service in Canberra.
View Article45th Parliament Opens; Members And Senators Sworn In; House Speaker And...
Video of the opening proceedings of the 45th Parliament, including the election of the Senate President and House Speaker.
View ArticleGovernor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove’s Speech Opening The 45th Parliament
Text, video and audio of Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove's speech opening the 45th Parliament.
View ArticleGovernor-General Summons 46th Parliament For July 2 Meeting
Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove has issued a proclamation summoning the 46th Parliament to meet on July 2.
View ArticleElection Officially Over As Writs Returned By AEC
The Australian Electoral Commission has returned the writs for the 2019 federal election. The election is now officially over.
View ArticleDavid Hurley Sworn In As 27th Governor-General Of Australia
Video and audio of the swearing-in ceremony of David Hurley as the 27th Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.
View ArticleMorrison, Albanese And Hurley Speak Following G-G Swearing-In
Speeches by PM Scott Morrison, Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley, following Hurley's swearing-in ceremony.
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