Taiwanese lawmakers shouted each other down on Tuesday in a rambunctious parliamentary session, indicating the troubles ahead for newly appointed President Lai Ching-te.

Hours after his inauguration ceremony, politicians from both sides brandished protest signs and engaged in rowdy arguments.

The opposition alliance has tabled bills to expand the powers of the legislature, which the DPP argues they are forcing through without proper consultation.

After a brawl broke out in parliament between lawmakers over the matter, the session resumed on Tuesday with DPP members unveiling a giant banner reading "No to power expansion".

Opposition lawmakers were seen by reporters waving "Parliament needs reform" placards.

Reports have it that among the five bills proposed, the most controversial is the  "contempt of parliament" offence bill, which effectively criminalises officials unwilling to cooperate with legislative investigations.

Outside the parliament building known as Legislative Yuan, protesters gathered all day, carrying signs that said "I despise the parliament".