Tony Burke promises crossbench ‘guaranteed respect’ in new parliament but says staff cuts to stay

Leader of the House also outlines changes to make sitting hours more family friendly

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Tony Burke has promised the crossbench will be guaranteed respect" under new rules for parliament, but signalled the government will not turn on MP staffing cuts.

After negotiations with the crossbench, the leader of the House has outlined a series of changes to give the growing crossbench more input and make sittings more family friendly ahead of parliament resuming on Tuesday.