Joyce had said yesterday he hadn\u2019t yet been invited to dinner by Hanson, but the two got together in Hanson\u2019s office last night to share a steak cooked on a sandwich press.<\/p>\n
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Pauline Hanson cooks steaks on a sandwich press. Photograph: One Nation<\/p>\n
Joyce is still a member of the National party, but has not been sitting in party room meetings \u2013 which means he likely won\u2019t be there again today when they gather this morning. He has said he won\u2019t recontest his seat of New England with the Nationals at the next election.<\/p>\n
Updated at\u00a017.04 EST<\/p>\n Key events<\/p>\n Show key events only<\/p>\n Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature<\/p>\n In pictures: Albanese and Zhao Leji meet for breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n China\u2019s third-highest ranking lawmaker, Zhao Leji,<\/strong> returned to parliament this morning to meet with Anthony Albanese<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The two shook hands for a picture opportunity in the PM\u2019s courtyard.<\/p>\n Zhao Leji meets with Anthony Albanese at Parliament House in Canberra. Photograph: Mick Tsikas\/AAPChina\u2019s chair of the National People\u2019s Congress Zhao Leji meets with Australia\u2019s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Photograph: Mick Tsikas\/AAP<\/p>\n Zhao\u2019s visit has not been without some drama: when he first arrived at parliament yesterday, parliamentarians and their staff were warned to turn off their phones, laptops and internet connected devices.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.05 EST<\/p>\n Labor \u2018asleep at the wheel\u2019 during Hanson\u2019s Senate stunt, Fatima Payman says<\/strong><\/p>\n Fatima Payman<\/strong> says the government were \u201casleep at the wheel\u201d when Pauline Hanson<\/strong> entered the Senate wearing a burqa yesterday, and should have done more to remove her from the chamber earlier.<\/p>\n Payman told ABC News Breakfast this morning she and other senators felt unsafe, and that Hanson\u2019s original stunt in 2017 created the precedent to have her kicked out immediately.<\/p>\n It was a stunt Pauline Hanson has previously pulled, so the fact that the government were found asleep at the wheel was just not OK and definitely not suitable of a government that claims to care about multiculturalism and a safe work environment. There wasn\u2019t just me but so many other senators felt unsafe and disrespected by such behaviour. The government definitely needs to do a lot more when it comes to upholding the principles of the Senate.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Payman says she was in hospital with her father who had leukemia when Hanson first pulled this stunt in 2017, and described \u201cgetting weird stares and remarks thrown at me\u201d. She said she fears for the other young girls who will be affected by this behaviour.<\/p>\n There is bound to be people out on the streets, young school girls who are probably yelled at or abused or assaulted and it is just the division that we don\u2019t want to see in society.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Independent senator Fatima Payman reacts as One Nation leader Pauline Hanson wears a burqa in the Senate. Photograph: Mick Tsikas\/ReutersShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.02 EST<\/p>\n Hanson hosts Barnaby Joyce for office dinner<\/p>\n The rumour mill keeps chugging, and while Barnaby Joyce<\/strong> hasn\u2019t yet confirmed whether he will defect to One Nation, he did dine with its leader, Pauline Hanson<\/strong>, last night \u2013 after she pulled the burqa stunt in the Senate chamber.<\/p>\n Joyce had said yesterday he hadn\u2019t yet been invited to dinner by Hanson, but the two got together in Hanson\u2019s office last night to share a steak cooked on a sandwich press.<\/p>\n Pauline Hanson cooks steaks on a sandwich press. Photograph: One Nation<\/p>\n Joyce is still a member of the National party, but has not been sitting in party room meetings \u2013 which means he likely won\u2019t be there again today when they gather this morning. He has said he won\u2019t recontest his seat of New England with the Nationals at the next election.<\/p>\n Barnaby Joyce and Pauline Hanson eating dinner in the One Nation senator\u2019s office. Photograph: Supplied\/ PHONShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a017.04 EST<\/p>\n Matt Canavan says Hanson\u2019s stunt turns parliament into \u2018circus act\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n Nationals senator Matt Canavan<\/strong>, who was one of the earliest to condemn Pauline Hanson<\/strong> in the chamber yesterday, has again attacked the One Nation leader, telling Sky News this morning the behaviour turns parliament \u201cinto a circus act\u201d.<\/p>\n Canavan also took the opportunity to urge Barnaby Joyce<\/strong> to remain in the Nationals.<\/p>\n I mean, look, even Barnaby couldn\u2019t defend Pauline yesterday, right? He was asked, and he\u2019s refused to comment. And, I mean, come on, Barnaby, do you really want to go and join the circus, or do you want to stay in a real team that\u2019s really focused on delivering?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n On whether he believes Joyce will make the move to the fringe party, Canavan said:<\/p>\n Look, it\u2019s turning into a longer saga than Days of our Lives. So I think people are all sick and tired of it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The Nationals senator also took a shot at Hanson\u2019s cooking, saying, \u201cI\u2019m not going over to her office any time soon.\u201d<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.27 EST<\/p>\n George Brandis condemns Pauline Hanson for \u2018despicable stunt\u2019<\/p>\n Former Liberal attorney general George Brandis<\/strong>, who famously stood up<\/a> to Pauline Hanson<\/strong> the first time she pulled the burqa stunt in the Senate back in 2017, has called her latest behaviour \u201cdespicable\u201d.<\/p>\n Speaking to RN Breakfast this morning, Brandis says Hanson\u2019s stunt will remind the public of the \u201cugly and divisive politics\u201d One Nation practises.<\/p>\n Brandis also says he doesn\u2019t believe the stunt will increase the minor party\u2019s popularity.<\/p>\n It was obviously a stunt. It was a despicable stunt. But Pauline Hanson does this. I mean, every once in a while, she dreams up a new stunt to try and make herself the centre of political attention and discussion. It didn\u2019t work then.<\/p>\n After that episode in 2017, One Nation\u2019s support actually fell in the opinion polls. And I expect that that will happen again.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.22 EST<\/p>\n Plibersek say gambling is a contributing factor to domestic violence but dismisses \u2018obsession\u2019 with betting ads<\/strong><\/p>\n The RN Breakfast host, Sally Sara<\/strong>, asks Plibersek about the sticky issue of gambling and online gambling advertising. Last year, a rapid review on preventing domestic violence commissioned by the government recommended a total ban on gambling ads.<\/p>\n The social services minister says there\u2019s evidence gambling is a \u201ccontributing factor\u201d to intimate partner violence, but so are alcohol and drugs:<\/p>\n We need to address all of these, and that\u2019s why our government has done more than any government in Australian history to address problem gambling, and it\u2019s why we\u2019ll continue to work to address problem gambling.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Plibersek says journalists have an \u201cobsession\u201d with gambling advertising, which Sara pushes back on \u2013 and points out that it\u2019s been two and a half years since a landmark report on the harms of gambling was released, which the government still hasn\u2019t responded to.<\/p>\n Plibersek says, \u201cour government\u2019s doing more than any government in Australian history to address online gambling and problem gambling,\u201d which is something the prime minister has repeated often, when asked about when the government will respond to the more than 30 recommendations in that report.<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.06 EST<\/p>\n Domestic violence among under-18s increasing, Plibersek says<\/strong><\/p>\n Violence in relationships among young people under 18 is increasing, says Tanya Plibersek<\/strong>, who has announced a major funding boost for the 1800 Respect phone helpline this morning.<\/p>\n Speaking to ABC\u2019s RN Breakfast, Plibersek says that in 2010, its first year of operation, 1800 Respect received 11,000 calls, but in the last financial year it received 342,000 calls.<\/p>\n She says the funding boost is needed to keep up with the demand.<\/p>\n On whether the number of domestic violence incidents is rising or falling, she says:<\/p>\n It\u2019s a mixed picture. We\u2019re seeing some areas, like intimate partner violence, slightly decreasing, but we\u2019re seeing big increases in, for example, young relationships, under-18s. We\u2019re seeing big increases in violence there. So we need to keep evolving as this problem in our society evolves.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a016.03 EST<\/p>\n Albanese to meet top Chinese official Zhao Leji at parliament today<\/strong><\/p>\n The prime minister will meet with Zhao Leji<\/strong>, the third highest-ranking official in the Chinese government, for a breakfast this morning.<\/p>\n (Expect some formal handshake shots in the prime minister\u2019s courtyard in parliament shortly.)<\/p>\n The visit by Zhao, the chair of the Standing Committee of the National People\u2019s Congress of China (a role roughly analogous to that of speaker) has already made some waves \u2013 yesterday parliamentarians and their staff were urged to turn off their phones, laptops and internet while parliament administrators warned building occupants about interruptions to wifi service.<\/p>\n On the Today show earlier, the Greens leader, Larissa Waters,<\/strong> questioned those security precautions.<\/p>\n If one man walking through the building can bring us all to halt, then I think our cybersecurity needs a bit of a look at.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Zhao Leji, chair of the standing committee of the National People\u2019s Congress of China in Canberra yesterday. Photograph: Lukas Coch\/AAPShare<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.55 EST<\/p>\n Hanson stunt \u2018cheapens our parliament\u2019 says Ley<\/p>\n The opposition leader, Sussan Ley,<\/strong> has also slammed Pauline Hanson<\/strong>, releasing a statement last night saying the stunt \u201ccheapens our parliament\u201d.<\/p>\n It\u2019s the second time Hanson has worn a burqa in the Senate chamber \u2013 she pulled the same stunt back in 2017.<\/p>\n Ley said the parliament would not \u201clet Senator Hanson\u2019s actions distract us from fighting for Australians\u201d.<\/p>\n This kind of stunt weakens senator Hanson\u2019s case and cheapens our Parliament. Her actions do not reflect the sort of Parliament Australians elected us to convene.<\/p>\n This is a reminder of how brittle One Nation\u2019s politics are. They must resort to reheating desperate stunts. Australians deserve better and we will remain focused on fighting for them and holding the government to account.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.40 EST<\/p>\n Pauline Hanson hosts Barnaby Joyce for sandwich-toaster steak dinner<\/strong><\/p>\n Following that stunt yesterday, Pauline Hanson<\/strong> reportedly cooked Barnaby Joyce<\/strong> a steak last night, amid talks over a possible defection by the Nationals MP.<\/p>\n Nine have footage of said meat being cooked on a sandwich press in her parliamentary office.<\/p>\n Like Scott Morrison<\/strong>\u2019s infamous raw-adjacent chicken curry<\/a>, Labor cabinet minister Amanda Rishworth <\/strong>questioned how cooked through this meal was, on the Today show panel.<\/p>\n I hope that\u2019s cooked well through, otherwise it may end up in a poisoning incident in parliament. Unintended, perhaps.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Joining her on the panel was the Greens leader, Larissa Waters<\/strong>, who dug into Hanson\u2019s behaviour.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know about the cooking techniques there, and I\u2019m all for re-wearing outfits, but not when it\u2019s an outfit that\u2019s insulting to anyone of faith in the country, and insulting to anyone who wants parliament to actually help people and fix the cost of living and bring down the cost of housing. Not just focus on itself, and not just the pathetic stunts like that. It\u2019s shameless attention seeking that doesn\u2019t actually help anyone or make anyone\u2019s lives better. It actually just feeds racism. It\u2019s dangerous and pathetic.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.29 EST<\/p>\n \u2018Continued disappointing behaviour\u2019 from Hanson, says Plibersek<\/strong><\/p>\n The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek,<\/strong> says she doesn\u2019t understand what Pauline Hanson<\/strong> was trying to say with yesterday\u2019s burqa stunt, calling it \u201ccontinued disappointing behaviour\u201d from the One Nation senator.<\/p>\n Hanson wore a burqa into the Senate on Monday afternoon, after she was blocked from introducing a bill to ban the garment.<\/p>\n On the Today show a bit earlier, Plibersek was scathing of the stunt.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t remember the last time someone in a burqa robbed a bank. Two weeks ago, there was a queue of neo-Nazis standing outside New South Wales Parliament House and I didn\u2019t hear her joining with Asio to admit that the fastest growing source of danger in the Australian community is rightwing extremism.<\/p>\n The only thing that she\u2019s ensured today is that some schoolgirl wearing a headscarf is going to get bullied on the train on the way to school.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.25 EST<\/p>\n Good morning Krishani Dhanji<\/strong> here with you \u2013 thanks to Martin Farrer<\/strong> for getting us started.<\/p>\n We have a busy day ahead: there will be plenty of reaction to Pauline Hanson<\/strong>\u2019s gross stunt<\/a> yesterday, which got her suspended from the Senate chamber.<\/p>\n The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek<\/strong>, is doing the media rounds this morning talking about an increase in funding for 1800 Respect \u2013 a national domestic violence helpline \u2013 that my colleague Josh Butler<\/strong> brought you a moment ago.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve got my coffee, I hope you\u2019ve got one (or several) too, let\u2019s get into it!<\/p>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.17 EST<\/p>\n Ayres launches new AI safety institute to protect against \u2018malign uses\u2019 of technology<\/strong><\/p>\n The industry and science minister, Tim Ayres,<\/strong> is today launching a new Australian AI safety institute, which the government says will examine AI capabilities, share information and \u201caddress potential risks\u201d for the emerging new tech.<\/p>\n \u201cAI is rapidly evolving and touches on every part of government, the economy and people\u2019s lives. The Institute will provide a dynamic, fit-for-purpose capability that is responsive to AI\u2019s pervasiveness and rapid evolution,\u201d Ayres said ahead of the launch in Parliament House today.<\/p>\n The minister said the institute would \u201cwork across government to support best practice regulation, advise where updates to legislation might be needed and coordinate timely and consistent action to protect Australians.\u201d<\/p>\n The government is still considering its broader response to AI, with numerous actions and processes on foot to develop legislation or regulation as needed, in areas including health, science, industry, copyright and privacy, and the public service.<\/p>\n Ayres said keeping Australians safe from the potential harms of AI would be a major part of a soon-to-be-released national AI plan, due by the end of this year.<\/p>\n Adopted properly and safely, AI can revitalise industry, boost productivity and lift the living standards of all Australians. But there are two sides to this coin. While the opportunities are immense, we need to make sure we are keeping Australians safe from any malign uses of AI.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Share<\/a><\/p>\n Updated at\u00a015.16 EST<\/p>\n Chris Bath to step down from ABC Radio Sydney’s Drive program After just one year in the ABC Sydney Drive chair, Chris Bath<\/strong> is leaving the afternoon slot she inherited from Richard Glover<\/strong> who hosted the program for 26 years.<\/p>\n She will be replaced by Thomas Oriti<\/strong>, the host of the national Breakfast program on ABC NewsRadio and Background Briefing on ABC Radio National.<\/p>\n Bath told listeners.:<\/p>\n Timing in life is a funny thing, and I\u2019ve decided to step down from Drive to pursue some passion projects and different opportunities away from the news cycle that have been beckoning for years.<\/p>\n I know I\u2019m leaving Drive listeners and my team in safe and kind hands with Thomas Oriti.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Bath will host a new Sunday morning program on ABC Sydney which is described as a celebration of the NSW community.<\/p>\n Oriti said:<\/p>\n ABC Radio Sydney has always been part of my life \u2013 I grew up listening to it, and it\u2019s shaped the way I think about journalism and storytelling. To now be joining the team as Drive presenter is a real privilege. I\u2019m excited to connect with listeners across the city and continue the tradition of thoughtful, engaging radio.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Thomas Oriti will host ABC Drive Sydney after Chris Bath announced she was stepping down from the program. Photograph: ABCShare<\/a>Plibersek announces boost for national domestic violence helpline after huge increase in calls for help The Labor government has pledged an extra $41.8m to domestic violence hotline 1800 Respect over the next two years, in a funding boost to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.<\/p>\n The social services minister, Tanya Plibersek<\/strong>, said the funding \u2013 to be announced in the Myefo financial update \u2013 would back up the service\u2019s new video counselling and SMS services for people escaping violence.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a good thing that more people are identifying signs of violence and seeking help. This announcement means that 1800RESPECT can keep providing this vital service to everyone that contacts them, including victims of violence and family and friends who want to support them.<\/p>\n Labor established 1800RESPECT 15 years ago and now Labor is making sure that it continues to have the funding it needs.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The minister for social services, Tanya Plibersek, has announced a funding boost for the 1800 Respect helpline. Photograph: Mick Tsikas\/AAP<\/p>\n Plibersek said the extra funding would boost the commitment to deliver 1800 Respect to $146.8m until June 2027 \u2013 but conceded \u201cthere is more work to do\u201d in addressing violence.<\/p>\n \u201cWe know that not everyone feels safe picking up the phone. The expansion of SMS and video counselling means women can seek support in the safest way for them,\u201d added the minister for women, Katy Gallagher<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Making sure 1800RESPECT can keep pace with demand is critical to our efforts to end gender-based violence.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Plibersek has called on all governments and services to do better when it comes to protecting victims of domestic violence, following Guardian Australia\u2019s Broken trust investigation<\/a> into police failures before and after the deaths of women at the hands of violent men.<\/p>\n![\"Barnaby](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764022218_832_7920.jpg\")
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