Time for me to call it a day. What happened?

the government introduced a mega bill containing all kinds of changes to paid parental leave, family tax payments, childcare and welfare ;

introduced a containing all kinds of ; there are some goodies in there to tempt the crossbench but it remains to be seen if they are enough;

but it remains to be seen if they are enough; the opposition says the government wants to hold families hostage by linking welfare cuts to childcare changes ;

says the wants to by ; independent senator Derryn Hinch has agreed to a beefing up of the construction industry watchdog's powers ; and

has agreed to a beefing up of the ; and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull revved up the troops with a fiery attack on Opposition Leader Bill Shorten.

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The chaps and I will be back in the morning. Until then, good evening.