Government's bid to repeal Medevac legislation passes first hurdle

The Morrison government's plan to repeal asylum seeker medical transfer laws has passed the lower house, but won't be considered by the Senate for months.

Centre Alliance Rebekha Sharkie has encouraged MPs to read a section of the bible before voting on the Medevac repeal bill.

Centre Alliance Rebekha Sharkie has encouraged MPs to read a section of the bible before voting on the Medevac repeal bill. Source: AAP


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Government's bid to repeal Medevac legislation passes first hurdle | SBS Persian