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Ronald Mizen

Parliament day 1 was touching and funny. Enjoy it while it lasts

Amid the jokes, protests and significant personal moments the composition of the new House made one thing clear: Anthony Albanese is in command.

The pomp and ceremony of the opening of the 48th Parliament on Tuesday was full of contrasting moments.

Some were symbolically important, like Victorian Labor MP Josh Burns and NSW Labor MP Ed Husic being sworn in together, the first on the Torah and the second on the Koran.

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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com

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