The Latest Breaking News from Jacqui Lambie

Senator Lidia Thorpe’s defection from the Greens changed the power dynamic in the Senate. Now the government needs two crossbenchers (and the Greens) to pass legislation opposed by the Coalition. Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie and her colleague Tammy Tyrrell can provide those two votes, which puts them in a potentially…

The federal government's election commitment to fund 30,000 social and affordable homes over the next five years is yet to win enough support to pass, despite being due to be voted on in the Senate this week.

A key Labor election pledge to build 30,000 new affordable homes under a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is at risk of being defeated.

A key Labor election pledge to build 30,000 new affordable homes under a $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund is at risk of being defeated.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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