Senate could avoid a double D poll

BILLS AT THE CENTRE OF PM'S DOUBLE DISSOLUTION THREAT

ABCC:

* Restores Australian Building and Construction Commission created by Howard government and dismantled by Labor.

* Replaces the Fair Work Building Industry Inspectorate.

* Gives a commissioner power to obtain information and/or documents.

* Prohibits unlawful strikes.

REGISTERED ORGANISATIONS:

* Creates Registered Organisations Commission, an independent watchdog to monitor and regulate trade unions and employer associations.

* Increases fines and creates criminal offences for dodgy union and association bosses.

* Increases disclosure obligations on organisations and their officers.

(Source: government legislation)