Medical transfers bill passes Senate after Hinch confirms support

The Senate has approved Labor's amendments on medical transfers after securing the support of Senator Derryn Hinch.

Senator Derryn Hinch speaks to the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Penny Wong during debate on the medical transfers bill. Source: AAP

Key crossbench senator Derryn Hinch has backed a contentious bill to make it easier for asylum seekers to get medical treatment in Australia. 

The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday 36 votes to 34, after Justice Party Senator Derryn Hinch confirmed his support for the bill.

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