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Australia Moves Closer to July Election after Senate Votes Down ABCC Bill

Greens leader Richard Di Natale resumes debate on the ABCC bill in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday, April 18, 2016.

Greens leader Richard Di Natale resumes debate on the ABCC bill in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday, April 18, 2016. Source: AAP

Australia has moved a step closer to a July 2 election, with the Senate rejecting the government's bill to reinstate construction industry watchdog, the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC). Image: Greens leader Richard Di Natale resumes debate on the Australian Building and Construction Commission (ABCC) bill in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday, April 18, 2016. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) Australia Moves Closer to July Election after Senate Votes Down ABCC Bill


The Prime Minister is expected to call the election after the Budget is handed down next month.


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