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MPs to knock off early for war memorial extension opening

ABC Australia · Jun 22, 2026, 6:49 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • The adjournment comes as the government works to pass its capital gains tax and negative gearing laws through the senate.
  • Australia's parliament is set to finish early today for the official opening of ANZAC Hall in the Australian War Memorial.
  • Parliament rarely adjourns and the process is usually reserved to honour the death of distinguished figures, victims of terror attacks or in times of crisis.

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The adjournment comes as the government works to pass its capital gains tax and negative gearing laws through the senate. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)

Australia's parliament is set to finish early today for the official opening of ANZAC Hall in the Australian War Memorial.

Parliament rarely adjourns and the process is usually reserved to honour the death of distinguished figures, victims of terror attacks or in times of crisis.

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