Labor Cuts Question Time for Opposition Following Split

Labor Cuts Question Time for Opposition Following Split

The opposition’s implosion has cost it valuable Question Time with the number of questions allocated to the Liberal Party halved. Under the proposed change to sessional orders, the Liberals’ allocation has been cut from 9 or 10 questions to five, with the government arguing the new arrangements reflect the redrawn parliament. Introducing the motion, Manager of Government Business Tony Burke said the opposition and crossbench now holding equal nu…

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Australian National Review - Labor Cuts Question Time for Opposition Following Split

Minister for Home Affairs, Cyber, and Immigration Tony Burke addresses the chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Jan. 20, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images The opposition’s implosion has cost it valuable Question Time with the number of questions allocated to the Liberal Party halved. Under the proposed change to sessional orders, the Liberals’ allocation has been cut from 9 or 10 questions to five, with the government arguing…