US Edition48th Parliament Opens After Labor's Federal Election Win
AUSTRALIA, JUL 22 – Labor's 94-seat majority sets the stage for a strong legislative agenda amid protests including a silent demonstration and refusal to swear allegiance to King Charles III.
- The 48th Australian Parliament opened this week following Labor's May election win with a 94-seat majority and 123-member caucus.
- Labor's strong victory and parliamentary majority followed their gain of 17 lower house seats, contrasting with the Coalition's depleted ranks.
- The opening session included a Welcome to Country delivered by Ngunnawal elder Violet Sheridan, an address by Governor-General Sam Mostyn, and a quiet demonstration by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
- Labor announced plans to introduce legislation reducing outstanding student loans by 20% based on their value on June 1, 2025, affecting about 3 million Australians.
- The legislation and Labor’s agenda face opposition criticism over tax policy and parliamentary conduct but are expected to pass given Labor's dominant majority.
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Federal parliament returns with a supersized Labor backbench
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