The Sydney Morning Herald | Government loses vote on floor of House of Representatives as Labor swoops The Sydney Morning Herald The Turnbull government has been embarrassed by a shock loss on the floor of the House of Representatives. The defeat on Monday afternoon occurred when Labor and some crossbenchers combined to back a motion supporting New Zealand's offer to resettle ... Turnbull government scrambles after losing vote on New Zealand refugee offer Missing MPs forced to apologise after government loses vote over New Zealand refugee deal Govt loses vote on the floor parliament |