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ABC political reporter. Perpetually injured runner. (Posts and likes are not ABC views. Likes may be used as bookmarks.)
Dec 6, 2018 5 tweets 3 min read
If you’re just tuning in to #auspol, let me catch you up on the high-stakes poker game the Govt and Opp have going here:

THREAD: Coalition has a choice: prevent Labor & x-bench amended bill that would get #kidsoffnauru from reaching the Reps for a vote (which it would likely lose) – but in doing so also prevent final passage of #aabill (#encryption).
Dec 6, 2018 10 tweets 4 min read
Manoeuvering in the parliament this morning is all about timing…..

Here’s an explanation of what’s going on. Stay with me:
#THREAD #Encryption bill: Govt & Opp agreed to a plan to pass bill unamended through Reps, amend in Senate once Labor double-checked them, then back to Reps to sign off on changes.