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A civil question time was brief but beautiful

The treasurer said inflation was too high while citing a rare AAA credit rating, low unemployment and restrained government spending.

  • Parliament’s first question time of the sitting week was described as calm, civil, and “almost adult.”
  • The session lasted 50 minutes before the first point of order was raised.
  • Opposition questions received no acid answers, while interjections were uncommon.
  • The quieter proceedings were described as refreshing, though they were not expected to last.
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A civil question time was brief but beautiful

Australia's members of parliament were civil at the beginning of question time last week, writes John Hanscombe.

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The Canberra Times broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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