Labor secures crucial crossbench support to pass its workplace laws

ANTHONY ALBANESE IR BILL PRESSER

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Australian Minister for Employment Tony Burke speak to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Sunday, November 27, 2022. The Albanese government says it has reached a deal with independent senator David Pocock to secure passage of its workplace laws. (AAP Image/Lukas Coch) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

The Federal Government is set to pass its contentious industrial relations bill this week, after it struck a deal with crucial crossbench senator David Pocock. It's a significant legislative win for Labor, as Parliament enters its final sitting week of the year.



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