Senate debates but ultimately rejects amendment
The Senate has passed a government bill intended to help deter, investigate and punish foreign interference.
The legislation, which awaits royal assent, will introduce criminal provisions against deceptive or surreptitious acts, allow for the sharing of sensitive information with businesses and establish a foreign influence transparency registry.
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