Canberra: the week in review 2 August

The final sitting week of parliament before the mid-winter break was dominated by claims of impropriety and corruption. The Attorney General ordered an inquiry into allegations of misconduct at Crown Casinos, while the Liberal Party ended the week trying to play down claims of a "women problem" in the organisation.

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce calling for an increase in the NewStart unemployment allowance. Source: AAP