Independent Senators Force Question Time to 3-Hours Amid Push for More Scrutiny

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The senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Feb. 6, 2023. Martin Ollman/Getty ImagesThe Senate’s question time stretched to more than three hours this week after non-government senators banded together to force extended scrutiny of ministers.Independent Senator David Pocock led the push, with support from the Coalition, Greens, and crossbench, to allow additional questions beyond the usual allocation.

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