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The Informer: First day for new MPs at 'pollie school' and census data revelations

Olivia Ireland
Updated June 28 2022 - 4:56pm, first published 4:55pm
Class of 2022: Australias newest MPs will be introduced to their new lives in the House of Representatives. Picture Elesa Kurtz
Class of 2022: Australias newest MPs will be introduced to their new lives in the House of Representatives. Picture Elesa Kurtz

There's some real first day of school vibes up on the Hill today as Parliament House begins parliamentary orientation or "pollie school".

Olivia Ireland

Olivia is a reporter for the Canberra Times. She has covered federal politics and public sector, court and crime, local news, arts, education and business. Olivia started as an intern in August 2021 and began her career with the Times after completing her studies in November 2021.