Labor fast-tracks territory rights vote to increase chance of passing workplace laws this year
by Paul Karp and Katharine Murphy from on (#6638M)
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.
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