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New CPA Podcast
This new episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’ speaks to Hon. Kate Doust from Western Australia to discuss women in politics, education and the Commonwealth
67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Find all of the information you will need about the CPA annual conference in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia from 3 to 8 November 2024.
Youth Parliament Toolkit launched
The CPA/UNDP toolkit provides advice and expertise on running Youth Parliaments.
Professional Development: The CPA Parliamentary Academy
Access our online courses on parliamentary processes, with free and paid options available.
Directory: Our Branches
The CPA is made up of 180 Parliaments and Legislatures across the Commonwealth. Browse our directory to find out more about each CPA Branch.
What We Do
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Where We Work
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Knowledge Centre
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Blogs
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CPA News
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Events
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Latest News
Malaysia hosts CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency Programme
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Malaysia hosts CPA Parliamentary Academy Residency Programme
The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association hosted a Parliamentary Academy Residency Programme in Kuala Lumpur, to help Parliamentarians hone their skills as legislators and scrutineers.
25 Sep 2024, 12:00
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New CPA Vice-Patron announced
New South Wales Governor becomes CPA Vice-Patron ahead of 67th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Sydney
19 Sep 2024, 12:00
International Day of Democracy 2024
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International Day of Democracy 2024
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Marks UN International Day of Democracy 2024 by highlighting examples of good governance and best practice in our work
15 Sep 2024, 11:00
Debate between candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General
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Debate between candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General
Ahead of CHOGM 2024, the three candidates for Commonwealth Secretary-General joined an event at Chatham House to share their vision for the future of the Commonwealth.
11 Sep 2024, 09:26
Upcoming Events
The Parliamentarian - Journal of Commonwealth Parliaments
Latest Issue:
The Parliamentarian: 2024 Issue Two – 75th anniversary of the ‘modern’ Commonwealth:
Published on 01 Jul 2024, 10:00
The Parliamentarian is the quarterly Journal of Commonwealth Parliaments published by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) and features articles, news and legislative reports written by Members of Parliament, parliamentary staff and international experts across the Commonwealth about a wide range of global issues.
Find out about the publication here, or to read this issue on ISSUU, our online reading platform, click here ->
CPA Small Branches
Established in 1981, the network represents Commonwealth jurisdictions with populations under 1,000,000 and operates within the framework of the CPA. The CPA Small Branches network seeks to "empower small parliaments to overcome national and global challenges through cooperation, advocacy and the strengthening of parliamentary democracy and good governance".
Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP)
The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) was founded in 1989 to increase the number of female elected representatives in Parliaments and legislatures across the Commonwealth and to ensure that women’s issues are brought to the fore in parliamentary debate and legislation.The Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) network provides a means of building the capacity of women elected to parliament to be more effective in their roles; improving the awareness and ability of all Parliamentarians, male and female, and encouraging them to include a gender perspective in all aspects of their role - legislation, oversight and representation and helping parliaments to become gender-sensitive institutions.
Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD)
Recognising the need to increase representation of persons with disabilities in political institutions, the Commonwealth Parliamentarians with Disabilities (CPwD) network has been established to facilitate activities and programmes to champion and increase representation of persons with disabilities in Commonwealth parliaments and to work towards the mainstreaming of disability considerations in all CPA activities and programmes.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
The CPA's annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) brings together Parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth to discuss global political issues.
Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
Our latest resources
CPA Standards for Codes of Conduct for MPs and the Parliamentary Workplace
As a result of extensive research and consultation with Parliaments across the world, the CPA ‘Standards for Codes of Conduct for Members of Parliament and the Parliamentary Workplace’ provides guidance for Parliaments and Legislatures. With the need for continuous improvement and tackling the additional challenges of harassment, bullying and abuse in the workplace as well as the challenges of new technology and online harms, the CPA Secretariat worked with Deakin University to develop an updated set of Standards for Codes of Conduct.
Parliamentary Handbook on Disinformation, AI and Synthetic Media
This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of disinformation, including its different forms and the various techniques used to spread it. It also covers the basics of AI and synthetic media, including their potential applications and implications for democracy, within and beyond the electoral cycle. You can also view the handbook on our ISSUU platform click here >
Handbook for Parliaments in Election Planning
This new CPA Handbook for Parliaments in Election Planning is designed to assist Legislatures in planning for an election and the influx of Members of Parliament that follows with examples of best practice from across the Commonwealth.
CWP Gender-Sensitising Parliaments: A Seven-Step Field Guide
This Field Guide complements the 'CWP Gender Sensitising Parliaments Guidelines', providing a blueprint for Parliaments interested in undertaking a gender sensitive review and making their institution more inclusive and representative.
Mental Health Toolkit for Commonwealth Parliaments
This toolkit provides guidance, advice and education on how to protect and promote the mental health and well-being of Parliamentarians and parliamentary staff.
Engagement, Education and Outreach Handbook for Commonwealth Parliaments
This Handbook provides guidance to Commonwealth Parliaments and Legislatures on how to increase public engagement and outreach, to ensure the public get a greater say in how they are governed.
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