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UpdatedAustralian politics live: Thursday October 24
One mysterious document is at the heart of a bizarre scandal that has consumed parliament this afternoon, with a referral to police looming.
Welcome to another day of political shenanigans.
Parliament is sitting for the last time in October, and drought policy is back at the top of the agenda, with the Nationals pushing for some significant changes.
Read on for all the latest news from Canberra.
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