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Senate passes first of two double-dissolution bills -- with changes

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After a lengthy late-night and early-morning debate in Canberra, the Senate has finally passed the Government's Registered Organisations Bill.


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After a lengthy late-night and early-morning debate in Canberra, the Senate has finally passed the Government's Registered Organisations Bill.


The legislation was one of the two triggers for the July double dissolution that sent the country to an election.

 

The second trigger, to re-establish the Australian Building and Construction Commission, is still being negotiated with the crossbench.

 

The vote on the bill came after another Senate vote last night (mon) where National Party senators voted against the Government over a ban on the Adler shotgun.

 


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