Key crossbench senator Nick Xenophon is close to reaching a deal with the federal government over restoration of the Australian Building and Construction Commission. Senator Xenophon says he discussed the issues of subcontractor payments and using procurement processes to ensure Australian standard materials were used during several hours of meeting with the Prime Minister on the weekend. But he says there's no deal yet. More on this story by Odysseas Kripotos and Themi Kallos.
Key crossbench senator Nick Xenophon is close to reaching a deal with the federal government over restoration of the Australian Building and Construction Commission. Senator Xenophon says he discussed the issues of subcontractor payments and using procurement processes to ensure Australian standard materials were used during several hours of meeting with the Prime Minister on the weekend. But he says there's no deal yet. More on this story by Odysseas Kripotos and Themi Kallos.