Media reform bill to hit Senate on Monday

March 17, 2017 4:51

The Media Reform Bill will be debated in the Senate on Monday, however Labor has flagged its ongoing opposition to any changes which would allow more media ownership concentration.

Senator Fifield: Having constructive discussions

The Coalition is hoping to push through the bill through before both houses of Parliament take a break from March 30 ahead of the federal Budget on May 9.

A spokesperson for Communications Minister Mitch Fifield confirmed The Media Reform Bill is listed for debate in the Senate on Monday and said conversations around the legislation were ongoing.

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Vivienne Kelly

Vivienne Kelly was previously the editor of Mumbrella from 2016 to August 2020.

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