Family First senator Bob Day could face a rare High Court injunction preventing him from supporting the Turnbull government’s union-busting and same-sex marriage bills after he delayed his resignation to be present for the votes.
If successful, that unprecedented legal course could be enough to stop the legislation dead, forcing the government to its plan B: a special post-double dissolution joint sitting to get the legislation through.
Bob Day’s delay
The Senator’s decision to remain in Parliament until the end of the year, despite rules stating he must leave once declared bankrupt…
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