Senate likely to pass 31 bills in frantic end to year after Labor strikes deal with Greens

Albanese government will rely on Coalition to pass three controversial migration bills and the under 16 social media ban

The Senate will likely pass 31 government bills on its final scheduled sitting day, after the Greens agreed to support a vote on 27 bills in return for $500m for social housing energy upgrades and commitments against fossil fuel investment.

While the Albanese government will rely on the Greens and crossbench to pass its Future Made in Australia agenda and a range of treasury and attorney general’s portfolio bills, it will work with the Coalition to pass three controversial migration bills and the under-16s social media ban.

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