Labor fast-tracks territory rights vote to increase chance of passing workplace laws this year

Crossbench senator David Pocock says the two extra sitting days approved by the Senate to pass legislation is a start' but more time is needed

The Albanese government has fast-tracked a final vote on the territory rights bill in a bid to shore up its chances of passing industrial relations law changes this year.

The Senate has approved a plan for two extra sitting days this Friday and next and a final conscience vote on the bill to restore territories' ability to legalise voluntary assisted dying on Thursday 1 December - a key demand of crossbench senator David Pocock.