On its final sitting day of the year, the Senate passed 31 bills after the Albanese government struck deals around the chamber. The flurry of legislation includes key changes to privacy law, mergers and acquisitions, multinational tax, social media and industry policy.
The late-night session adjourned just after 11pm but debates were largely restricted, and dozens of amendments withdrawn or quickly voted down as part of ‘guillotine’ motions to expedite the government’s agenda.
As the dust settles, its clear some of the bills will have lasting implications for Australia’s tech sector and innovation ecosystem.
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