Reports of a compromise on paid parental leave changes

Has the PM secured support for two key bills in the Senate?

Has the PM secured support for two key bills in the Senate? Source: AAP

The federal government is refusing to confirm reports it's offering to increase publicly-funded paid parental leave in order to secure support for a reform bill in the Senate.


Meanwhile, legislation to restore the national construction industry monitor - the Australian Building and Construction Commission - is listed for debate in the Senate as early as Tuesday 22/11.


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