High Court challenge possible as Senator Malcolm Roberts defends himself against accusations of 'betrayal'

Ian Kirkwood
March 24 2021 - 9:00am
BEFORE LAST WEEK'S VOTE: Senators Pauline Hanson, Anne Ruston, Michaelia Cash, and Malcolm Roberts discuss the IR Bill on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong
BEFORE LAST WEEK'S VOTE: Senators Pauline Hanson, Anne Ruston, Michaelia Cash, and Malcolm Roberts discuss the IR Bill on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

CLASS action lawyers and the CFMEU are considering the possibility of a High Court challenge to the gutted industrial relations bill that passed through Parliament on Monday, with its clauses on casual employment the only sections to survive.

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Ian Kirkwood

Ian Kirkwood

Journalist

Reporting journalist at the Newcastle Herald since 1987. Editorial writer, general reporter, industrial relations, industry and coal.

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