The Guardian

Albanese says ‘wait and see’ on double dissolution election as he hits out at Greens and Coalition over key bills

Albanese says ‘wait and see’ on double dissolution election as he hits out at Greens and Coalition over key bills



PM accuses ‘Noalition’ – the opposition and minor party – of teaming up to block housing and environment billsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Greens have stared down Anthony Albanese’s “bluff and bluster” about a possible double dissolution election over stalled housing legislation, voting with the Coalition to delay the Help to Buy bill.Earlier on Tuesday the prime minister twice refused to rule out Labor calling a double dissolution over housing and environment bills, replying, “Well, we’ll wait and see,” when it was suggested Labor would fare poorly in such an election.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/sep/17/anthony-albanese-double-dissolution-election-greens-coalition

Author : Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Publish date : 2024-09-17 07:23:53

Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

Tags :The Guardian