Labor’s industrial relations bill passes the Senate despite late Coalition filibuster

Labor's workplace reforms - the biggest for decades - go through despite attempts by Michaelia Cash to thwart its passage

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Labor's industrial relations bill has passed the Senate after a month of negotiations with independent senator David Pocock and an 11th hour Coalition filibuster.

The bill passed 35 votes to 31 with Labor, the Greens and Pocock in support on Thursday night. It was opposed by the Coalition due to business concern about the expansion of multi-employer bargaining options.

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