The governing coalition has resolved a weeks-long dispute over housing subsidies, clearing the way for a parliamentary vote on the annual budget on Thursday.
Under the compromise, support for renters will rise more slowly than the junior coalition partner wanted, but will be extended to students and seasonal workers for the first time.
Will it pass?
Party whips believe they have the numbers, but at least six backbench members have said they will decide only after reading the final text. The government’s majority is four.
“We have a deal. Now we need a majority.”
Opposition leaders called the agreement a fudge and said they would table amendments on energy bills.
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