The Latest Breaking News from Jacqui Lambie

Rural Australia and Tasmania to receive almost no benefit from stage-three tax cuts, analysis finds

‘It’s arse about face … giving nothing to the people who are screaming for assistance,’ Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie says

The Guardian - AU · Apr 18, 2023

Lidia Thorpe told to front up after strip club clash

Senator Lidia Thorpe has defended herself after a clash outside a Melbourne strip club, where she taunted one man for having a "small penis".

The New Daily · Apr 17, 2023

Senate passes $15 billion manufacturing fund

A $15 billion manufacturing fund has cleared a major hurdle, paving the way for the government's signature investment vehicle to shore up domestic industry.

The New Daily · Mar 28, 2023

Experts call for urgent passage of safeguard mechanism amid warnings from the IPCC

The safeguard mechanism plays a critical role in achieving the country's emissions reduction targets, experts say.

The New Daily · Mar 21, 2023

Crossbench senators pushing government to expand social housing fund to help more in need

The government is yet to secure enough support for its proposed multi-billion-dollar housing fund, with the crossbench arguing the plan does not go far enough to help Australians struggling to keep a roof over their head.

ABC News · Mar 21, 2023

Crossbenchers raise concerns with social housing fund

The government's $10 billion social housing fund faces an uncertain future, with key crossbenchers saying it does not go far enough to address issues.

AAP · Mar 20, 2023

No time for ‘freebies’: Calls for another tax break to be axed

Income tax cuts are back at the centre of debate as key independents say the public won’t tolerate another tax break for the very wealthy.

The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023

Pressure on Labor over tax cuts, amid broad support for super hikes

Pressure is mounting on the federal government over tax cuts, amid support for super changes and ahead of another interest rate rise.

The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023

Super changes could affect 10% of people retiring in 30 years, Labor reveals

Coalition accuses government of misrepresenting impact, while crossbenchers push to further tighten tax breaks for wealthy

The Guardian - AU · Mar 6, 2023

Labor approves $9.5m for ‘facts of the voice’ but says it is not funding de-facto yes campaign

Coalition ‘concerned government is putting fingers on the scales’ and independent David Pocock says information should be fact-checked

The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2023