Independents are threatening to block and stall Labor legislation in Parliament following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's decision to cut their staff resources.
Independents are threatening to block and stall Labor legislation in Parliament following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to cut their staff resources.
Sixteen lower-house and eighteen senators will have personal adviser teams trimmed from four people to one.Several teal and Senate independents have reportedly made it known the decision would directly influence their willingness to pass legislation introduced by Labor.
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