Deal or no deal: can Labor avoid an ‘end-of-year dumpster fire’ and pass its legislative agenda?

If Peter Dutton senses an opportunity in blocking bills in the lead-up to an election, he might just take itFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe final parliamentary sitting week of the year is here!That odour you’re smelling is drip filter coffee to fuel late-night Senate votes and the faint whiff of desperation to pass as much of the government’s legislative agenda as possible.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...