'Reckless JobFakers': Patrick says hiring credit bill removes Parliament's role on legislation

Sally Whyte
November 7 2020 - 3:30am
Senator Rex Patrick. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
Senator Rex Patrick. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The government's JobMaker wage subsidy legislation looks set to pass Parliament, but crossbencher Rex Patrick has warned approving the legislation in its current form would be in breach of the Constitution.

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Sally Whyte

Sally Whyte

Federal Politics Reporter

I report on a range of issues in federal politics and the public service, with a real passion for how decisions made in Canberra affect the lives of Australians.

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