Senate showdown for FMiA as Coalition rejects bill


Crossbench senators have called for a significant rework of the federal government’s signature Future Made in Australia plan, setting up a Senate showdown as early as the coming week.

A Labor-led Senate committee on Friday recommended the passage of legislation that paves the way for a new era of interventionist industry policy, but the Greens and independents want significant changes to guarantee their support.

The Coalition has already signalled that …

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