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Posts published in “Opening Parliament”

Election Officially Over As Writs Returned By AEC

June 21, 2019

The Australian Electoral Commission has returned the writs for the 2019 federal election. The election is now officially over.

Governor-General Summons 46th Parliament For July 2 Meeting

June 19, 2019

Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove’s Speech Opening The 45th Parliament

August 30, 2016

45th Parliament Opens; Members And Senators Sworn In; House Speaker And Senate President Re-Elected Unopposed

August 30, 2016

Parliament Prorogued; New Session Starts On Monday

April 15, 2016

Senators Sworn In; New Balance Of Power As 2013 Federal Election Finally Complete

July 7, 2014

Governor-General Quentin Bryce Opens 44th Parliament

November 12, 2013

Queen’s Speech At State Opening Of U.K. Parliament

May 8, 2013

Governor-General’s Address Opening The 41st Parliament

November 16, 2004

Governor-General’s Speech Opening The 40th Parliament

February 12, 2002

Centenary Of Federation To Be Celebrated In Melbourne

May 9, 2001

Governor-General Bill Hayden Opens The 36th Parliament

May 8, 1990

Governor-General’s Speech Opening Parliament: 1987

September 14, 1987

Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen Opens The 34th Parliament

February 21, 1985

Governor-General’s Speech Opening Parliament: 1983

April 21, 1983

Sir John Kerr Opens The 30th Parliament

February 17, 1976

Governor-General Sir Paul Hasluck Opens The 28th Parliament

February 27, 1973