Australia’s controversial cashless debit card is destined for the scrapyard, paving the way for thousands in remote communities to come off the card next week.
The repeal bill passed its final parliamentary hurdle on Wednesday after the Senate sat late into the night to pass the amended bill.
The Greens and independent senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie voted with the government to repeal the card.
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the crossbench amendments helped strengthen the legislation.
“These amendments came from extensive consultation,” she told parliament as the bill returned to the lower house.
“These are sensible amendments, they do improve the bill. They are a result of listening to communities.”…