Lambie lashes out against Medicare cuts

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie says she'll do everything in her power to stop the government's Medicare cuts, including voting against all bills.

Senator Jacqui Lambie's amendment to the backpacker tax has been passed. Source: AAP

Independent senator Jacqui Lambie has threatened to vote against all government legislation in an attempt to stop cuts to Medicare.

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"I will vote to block all their legislation in the Senate until they stop playing with our Medicare system," Senator Lambie said on Friday.