Each Wednesday, Sky News Political Reporter James O'Doherty will take you through the big stories capturing the front pages and news headlines this week.

Parliament is back and all eyes are squarely on the Senate crossbench as they mull over whether or not they will support the government's tax cut package in the upper house. Meanwhile, Parliament put aside their differences to honour the life of Australia's 23rd prime minister, Bob Hawke. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy