Albanese government will rely on Coalition to pass three controversial migration bills and the under 16 social media ban

The Senate will likely pass 31 government bills on its final scheduled sitting day, after the Greens agreed to support a vote on 27 bills in return for $500m for social housing energy upgrades and commitments against fossil fuel investment.

While the Albanese government will rely on the Greens and crossbench to pass its Future Made in Australia agenda and a range of treasury and attorney general’s portfolio bills, it will work with the Coalition to pass three controversial migration bills and the under-16s social media ban.

The Migration amendment bill, allowing Australia to pay third countries to take non-citizens, and supporting the reimposition of ankle bracelets and curfews on people released on immigration detention

Powers to prohibit items including phones in immigration detention

The removals bill including criminal penalties for not cooperating with deportation and the power to blacklist visa applications from designated countries.

Tax and Other Measures No 1 Bill

Build to rent tax changes

Mergers and acquisitions reform

Reserve Bank reforms

Responsible buy now pay later laws

Fairer for Families and Farmers and Other Measures Bill; and

The Superannuation (Objective) Bill.

Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Amendment Bill 2024

Crimes Amendment (Strengthening the Criminal Justice Response to Sexual Violence) Bill 2024

Family Law Amendment Bill 2024

Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional Broadcasting Continuity) Bill 2024

Crown References Amendment Bill 2023

Customs Amendment (ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area Second Protocol Implementation and Other Measures) Bill 2024

Customs Tariff Amendment (Incorporation of Proposals and Other Measures) Bill 2024

Midwife Professional Indemnity (Commonwealth Contribution) Scheme Amendment Bill 2024

Surveillance Legislation (Confirmation of Application) Bill 2024

Sydney Airport Demand Management Amendment Bill 2024

Universities Accord (National Student Ombudsman) Bill 2024

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