Jacqui Lambie

JLN Federal

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• Senator Tammy Tyrrell welcomes the release of the 10-year National Mental Health Workforce Strategy
• Questions raised about delay in releasing the strategy and its content
• Report highlights the critical shortage in Tasmania's mental health workforce

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• Senator's office can assist with social services, visa concerns, and mediate between federal departments
• Tam shares her opinion on pineapple on pizza depending on the type
• Responses from the public show varied opinions on whether the Commonwealth should pay super on paid parental leave

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• Senator Lambie criticises the coalition's past handling of veterans' issues, highlighting their failure to support meaningful reforms.
• She recounts the alarming rise in backlog claims under previous governments, linking it to veteran suicide rates.
• Lambie calls for accountability and honesty from all parties regarding their records on veterans' affairs.

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• Senator Lambie raised concerns about the government's actions regarding Whyalla Steelworks and Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter, highlighting their importance for Australia's manufacturing capability.
• She criticized the Foreign Investment Review Board for approving Sanjeev Gupta's acquisition of these facilities despite their troubled history.
• Lambie noted that Liberty Bell Bay has gone into administration, resulting in job losses, and questioned the government's commitment to protecting Australian industries.

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This government has time, and time again used the tactic called 'guillotine'. This allows the government to shut down proper debate, and rush through laws without giving your representatives a fair chance to speak up for you. Is this what democracy should look like? 🤔

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