Australian parliament

The Australian Parliament is the legislative body of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is bicameral, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate. Recently, the Parliament has been in the news due to a scathing report on Freedom of Information (FoI) administration, which found that departments, including the Prime Minister's, are blocking a significant majority of requests, undermining the law's pro-disclosure objectives. This highlights issues with transparency and accountability within government decision-making processes. Additionally, the Parliament, through its executive arm, has been involved in granting asylum. The Home Affairs Minister confirmed that seven members of the Iranian women's football team were granted asylum in Australia, though one later withdrew her request. These events underscore the Parliament's ongoing role in both domestic governance, including access to information, and international humanitarian matters.