Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerAdvertisementNationalA double setback has emerged for the federal government on parliament's final sitting day as two major reforms railroaded by a Coalition-Greens alliance.Updated July 2, 2026 — 7:27pm,first published 7:22pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon3:57Record rainfall dumped on South AustraliaVideo icon1:49Two arrested after climbing to the top of Empire State BuildingVideo icon2:15Prominent Jewish human rights lawyer takes to the stand at royal commissionVideo icon1:11Cleaner accused of assaulting student faces courtAdvertisementTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe AgeThe Sydney Morning HeraldBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe AgeContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe
Two major reforms bring setbacks for federal government
A double setback has emerged for the federal government on parliament's final sitting day as two major reforms railroaded by a Coalition-Greens alliance.
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