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Labor strikes deal with David Pocock to pass IR laws
Labor’s landmark industrial relations changes will become law after Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke struck a deal with independent senator David Pocock that will lead to an annual independent review of JobSeeker, as well as stronger protections for small and medium-sized businesses.
The Greens have also struck a deal with Burke to safeguard the better-off-overall test, known as the BOOT, and an enforceable right for parents to request unpaid parental leave.
David Pocock.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen
Burke announced the deal on ABC’s Insiders on Sunday morning after meeting Pocock – whose vote is crucial to the bill’s passage – late into Saturday evening.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the workplace deal was a “huge day for working people”.
Read more about the deal here.
Scott Morrison facing censure push as Labor backbenchers speak out
Scott Morrison is likely to be the first MP to be censured by parliament since 2018 as government backbenchers press for the former prime minister to be formally sanctioned for being secretly sworn in to administer additional portfolios.
Five Labor MPs are demanding Morrison be censured for his actions after the release of former High Court judge Virginia Bell’s scathing inquiry into the secret ministries saga.
Former High Court judge Virginia Bell (inset) conducted the inquiry into Scott Morrison’s secret ministries.Credit:Alex Ellinghausen, supplied
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicated on Sunday that a censure motion, in which the parliament formally condemns the behaviour of an MP, was increasingly likely as MPs contacted him about the matter.
Cabinet will on Monday consider the push for a censure motion as part of a broader discussion about Bell’s inquiry. It is expected to back the six recommendations, which include legislation that would improve transparency around ministerial appointments.
Read more of this exclusive story here.
Today’s headlines at a glance
Good morning and thanks for your company.
It’s Monday, November 28. I’m Lachlan Abbott and I’ll be anchoring our live coverage for the first half of the day.
Here’s what you need to know before we get started.
- Labor’s landmark industrial relations bill will pass parliament this week after key independent senator David Pocock struck a deal with Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke. The deal to will lead to an annual JobSeeker review and stronger protections for small businesses. Read more here.
- Ex-PM Scott Morrison may face a parliamentary censure motion this week for being secretly sworn in to administer additional portfolios. Several Labor MPs are pushing for a motion and Cabinet will meet today for a broader discussion about former High Court judge Virginia Bell’s scathing inquiry into the secret ministries saga. Read the full story here.
- The fallout from Victoria’s state election is continuing today after Premier Daniel Andrews was re-elected in another crushing defeat for the Victorian Liberal Party. Liberal leader Matthew Guy resigned yesterday and several seats remain too close to call.
- In NSW, the state government has ordered an immediate review of out-of-home care services for children following claims two boys were left hungry and too cold to go to school this year while their care provider sought thousands of dollars to look after them.
- In international news, Chinese authorities struggled to suppress demonstrations on Sunday after protesters angered by strict anti-virus measures called for China’s powerful leader to resign, representing a rare direct challenge to the ruling Communist Party. Read more here.
- In sport, the World Cup is underway in Qatar, with a blockbuster match between powerhouses Spain and Germany kicking off this morning. Follow our live blog here.
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