Medivac Bill passed the House of Representatives

Labor Leader Bill Shorten and Prime minister Scott Morrison

Morrison steps up his attack on Labor over minimum wage issue Source: AAP

Laws aimed at making it easier for asylum seekers to get medical help have passed federal parliament despite government opposition and last minute hurdles. Louisa and Ivan reports.



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