Future Made in Australia legislation won’t pass until next month at the earliest after the Greens flagged multiple issues with the government’s bills and warned of an “election slush fund for more coal and gas”.
Support from the minor party is needed for the Albanese government to pass two bills through the Senate that would establish the framework for pumping tens of billions of dollars into industry, after the Opposition ruled out its vote earlier this week.
The Greens say its support will hinge on assurances the public investment won’t go to coal and gas projects or infrastructure, more public benefits from the incentives, ensuring domestic supply from the industries and First Nations consultation.
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