Amended welfare cuts pass Senate amid criticism of government childcare reform

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie Source: AAP

The federal government has pushed a smaller suite of welfare cuts through the Senate after convincing key crossbenchers to back the legislation. It is now looking to press ahead with its childcare reforms.



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