Senator Jacqui Lambie gatecrashed Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ press conference on Thursday morning, reaffirming her support for the Housing Future Fund.
Ms Lambie said every day the Greens stop the bill from passing is another day people must
live in tents.“We do appreciate Jacqui Lambie’s support for the Housing Australia Future Fund.”
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