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Morning News: Government's tax package to clear the Senate with Jacqui Lambie's vote

Jacqui Lambie in between two Centre Alliance senators

Jacqui Lambie sits with Centre Alliance Rex Patrick, Stirling Griff and Rebekah Sharkie during the official opening of the 46th Federal Parliament Source: AAP

Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has confirmed she'll vote for all three stages of the coalition's tax package.


Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie has confirmed she'll back all three stages of the government's $158 billion tax package, ensuring the tax cuts will pass the Parliament with or without Labor's support. 

The independent senator was the crucial fourth vote on the crossbench the government needed to ensure the full package would pass on Thursday.


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