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The Party Room
Thorpe stares down Senate suspension
Nov 28, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Paul Karp, Chief Political Correspondent at The Guardian Australia, dives into the chaos surrounding Senator Lidia Thorpe's suspension for a dramatic outburst with One Nation's Pauline Hanson. The conversation heats up as they analyze the shifting dynamics of racism in politics and the Albanese Government's struggle to pass critical reforms on the final sitting day. Key topics include the urgency of housing and gambling reforms, as well as the complexities of crossbench negotiations in a turbulent political landscape.
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- Senator Lidia Thorpe's suspension highlights rising tensions in Parliament surrounding racial issues and personal conduct within political discourse.
- The Albanese Government's push to pass 36 bills illustrates the urgency of legislative action in response to electoral pressures and public sentiment.
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