Independents, diversity and climate: highlights of new MPs’ first speeches to Australian parliament

As Australia's most diverse federal parliament opened, new members introduced themselves and set out priorities

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The 47th parliament is the most diverse ever, including a record number of women, 11 First Nations representatives and a lower house crossbench of 16 independent or minor party MPs.

But before any of the new MPs can speak on important bills or other parliamentary business, the first order of business is a speech to introduce yourself and set out priorities.