Labor set to work with Coalition on passing electoral reform bill that critics say has ‘major loopholes’

Anthony Albanese is open to negotiation with the Peter Dutton and the opposition over the electoral reform bill. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Albanese government is willing to consider Coalition amendments on its proposed $20,000 donation cap and $1,000 disclosure threshold to get its signature electoral bill through parliament.

On Tuesday the Coalition party room agreed to wave the bill through the House of Representatives but reserved its final position, giving itself leverage in negotiations with Labor over the bill, which has sparked outrage from independents and the crossbench.