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Medevac laws are repealed but the Prime Minister denies a deal

The law has passed with the support of Senator Jacqui Lambie

The law has passed with the support of Senator Jacqui Lambie. Source: AAP

The contentious medevac laws have been repealed after the government secured the crucial vote of Tasmanian Independent Jacqui Lambie.


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By Pablo Vinales

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The contentious medevac laws have been repealed after the government secured the crucial vote of Tasmanian Independent Jacqui Lambie.



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