An NDA-backed independent candidate, Parimal Nathwani, secured a Rajya Sabha seat from Jharkhand, defeating Congress's nominee and exposing cracks within the INDIA bloc. In Mizoram, the Zoram People's Movement (ZPM) comfortably won the state's lone Upper House seat.
A bill proposing to restrict access to late-term abortions after 25 weeks in South Australia has failed in the lower house. The bill, supported by the Premier and Opposition Leader in the upper house, was defeated 36-9 after less than two hours of debate. MLC Sarah Game stated she is considering further action.
South Australia's upper house has passed a bill restricting late-term abortions from 25 weeks, with exceptions for saving the mother's life or serious fetal abnormalities. The legislation, supported by One Nation MPs, now moves to the lower house.
South Australia's upper house has passed a bill restricting late-term abortions from 25 weeks, with exceptions for saving the mother's life or serious fetal abnormalities. The legislation, supported by One Nation MPs, now moves to the lower house.
South Australian MP Sarah Game has joined the Family First party, her third party affiliation in less than two years. Previously a One Nation MP, then an independent, and founder of her own party, Game cited alignment with Family First's focus on family values and less antagonistic delivery style.
A truck-mounted billboard displaying AI-generated images of Victorian Premier Jactina Allan wearing a witch's hat with the slogan 'ditch the witch' has drawn criticism. Animal Justice Party MP Georgie Purcell condemned the imagery as misogynistic, citing daily sexist abuse she faces as a female MP.
TMC Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Chik Baraik resigned on Thursday, becoming the third party member to quit the Upper House amid growing unrest. His resignation follows similar moves by Sukhendu Sekhar Roy and Sushmita Dev, deepening concerns about dissent within the party.
The Japanese Upper House Constitution Panel discussed responses to "emergencies" like large-scale disasters. The LDP proposed constitutional amendments to extend MP terms if national elections cannot be held, aligning with discussions in the Lower House. The CDP suggested utilizing "emergency meetings" under Article 54.
Japan's Upper House Constitution panel discussed emergency powers and the role of the Upper House during emergencies. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) emphasized the need for emergency clauses, including extending parliamentary terms. Differences in opinion were noted between the LDP in the Upper House and their counterparts in the Lower House.
Barnaby Joyce addressed a pro-life rally in Sydney, urging Nationals MPs to vote for a bill criminalising sex-selective abortions. Activists threatened to campaign against parties supporting abortion access, aiming to unseat incumbents in the lead-up to the NSW state election.
The Upper House Constitutional Review Committee heard opinions on the disparity in votes in the Upper House elections. A majority favored abolishing the "gōku" system, introduced in 2016 to correct disparities, due to its many issues. The LDP argued for constitutional revision to abolish it, while opposition parties expressed caution.
South Australia's parliament will debate new restrictions on late-term abortions for the third time in under two years. The bill, seeking to ban abortions after 25 weeks except to save a mother's life, faces opposition from abortion rights campaigners.
A NSW inquiry found systemic weaknesses in the childcare sector, including for-profit services and lax regulation, allowed predators to abuse children. The report recommends reducing for-profit providers and increasing not-for-profit and government-run services.
A NSW inquiry found systemic weaknesses in the childcare sector, including for-profit services and lax regulation, allowed predators to abuse children. The report recommends reducing for-profit providers and increasing not-for-profit and public services.
Clare Glade-Wright has unseated fellow independent Dean Harriss in the southern Tasmanian upper house seat of Huon.
Voters in Rosevears have given Education Minister Jo Palmer a strong lead, while the race in the southern electorate of Huon is much closer with independent Dean Harriss fighting to retain his seat.
Voters in Rosevears have given Education Minister Jo Palmer a strong lead, while the race in the southern electorate of Huon is much closer with independent Dean Harriss fighting to retain his seat.
Labor's path to getting legislation through the upper house may get slightly more difficult after Liberal MLC Dennis Hood — who was strongly linked to the upper house presidency role — said he would remain on the floor of parliament.
With less than a week until state parliament resumes, an incoming upper house member says she still cannot access the building or appoint staff because the election result is yet to be declared.
Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, bolstering the NDA's numbers in the Upper House. This move, facilitated by the anti-defection law's provision for two-thirds party mergers, sees the BJP's strength increase significantly. The party anticipates further gains by year-end, nearing a crucial two-thirds majority.
Voters in the Legislative Council divisions of Huon and Rosevears will head to the polls on Saturday. The outcome of the elections could determine the future of the greyhound industry in Tasmania.
Seven Rajya Sabha MPs, led by Raghav Chadha, have defected from AAP to the BJP, significantly boosting the ruling party's numbers to 113 and reducing AAP to just three members. This move weakens the opposition bloc's strength to 77, marking a substantial shift in the Upper House's political landscape and impacting AAP's national presence.
Upper house independent Dean Harriss, who is up for re-election next month, says he will support the Tasmanian government's ban on greyhound racing, but only if the industry compensation package is increased.
