Labor’s controversial gambling bill will pass - with fresh headaches for the government

Liberal MP Andrew Wallace crossed the floor for the first time, as last-minute amendments on online ads and promotions secured Coalition support in the house.

David Pocock says legislation still includes ‘indiscriminate cut’ impacting thousands of participants but will pass lower house on Wednesday Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The government’s controversial NDIS bill will pass after “substantial” amendments were agreed to in a deal between La

The controversial changes to the NDIS have passed the Senate after Labor struck a deal with the Coalition, tabling 63 amendments to the reforms.

Liberal MP Andrew Wallace crossed the floor for the first time, as last-minute amendments on online ads and promotions secured Coalition support in the house.

The bill faces an uphill battle in the Senate where it faces stiff opposition.

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the Extended Anti-Hospital Detention Bill. Voting 18-0, with one abstention, the upper chamber approved Senate Bill No. 1511, which seeks to prohibit medical facilities from detaining patients and human remains because of unpaid hospital bil