Jacqui's Journal | Edition 02 | 
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Hey John

We hope you're staying safe this week and haven't been caught up in the weather! We've been hit pretty hard here in Tassie, so we're doing the opposite of a rain dance and hoping for the water levels to go down soon.

Did you also hear the news that Labor are sticking firm on the stage 3 tax cuts? We're fuming. It's unfair, irresponsible and expensive. The tax cuts have gotta go.

A message from Jacqui Lambie
 

Thank you to our emergency services

Well, the last 24 hours in Tassie have been pretty bleak. And we’re not out of the woods yet. We’ve had several evacuate now alerts right across the state. My heart especially goes out to the people of Latrobe and other areas hit really badly in the 2016 floods. Some places have only just gotten back on their feet since then, and now they’re facing this again.

I want to say a massive, massive thank you to all the emergency services making sure everyone is safe - SES, Police, Fire Service, volunteers and anyone I’ve missed. I know you guys have worked through the night, and potentially put yourself in harm's way, to make sure everyone is okay. Stay safe out there everyone, follow the advice and we'll get through this.
 

A message from Tammy Tyrrell
 

Community spirit will get us through this

To anyone in flood affected areas reading this right now - I hope you’re safe, I hope you’re okay. It’s been a really hard couple of days in Tassie, and we’re not quite sure of the full impact of the flooding yet. My heart goes out to people like Wings Wildlife Park, who’ll be closed indefinitely while they assess the damage and see what comes next. 

But in times like this, the community really pulls together and it reminds me of why I’m proud to call this patch home. I’ve seen people on social media offer up their homes for shelter to anyone evacuating. People paying out of their own pockets to buy sandbags - not just for themselves, but for neighbours and fellow businesses. The situation is pretty horrible. But I know that as a community, we can come back from this bigger and better. We’ve done it before and we’ll do it again.

Do you have our back?

 
The major parties take millions of dollars in donations to push their party line.

We want to hold them to account, but it's a bit of a David and Goliath battle. We're fighting with our backs against the wall, and could use some back-up.
 

Can you chip in a few bucks? A few dollars could make all the difference - we make every cent count.

The best bits from social media

Headspace Day

On the 5th of October, it was headspace Day. This year’s theme was pause, reflect, and reconnect. If you aren’t in the right headspace, then call headspace.

Click here to see the post.

Pitstop between meetings

In between meetings, Jac and Tam had a quick pitstop for some fries. Jacqui should’ve got her own, though. She kept pinching Tam's! 

Click here to see the post.

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Speeches, Questions & Media Releases

• Time to look after kinship carers

       (Speech - Tammy)
 

• Questions about superannuation
  (Question Time - Jacqui)
   

• Don't leave Tassie wine makers in limbo

  (Media Release - Tammy)

Our top store picks!

Apparently there's only 10 Fridays until Christmas! But don't panic, the Jacqui Lambie store has your stocking stuffers under control.

The Best Print Ever

For the person who has everything, we can guarantee they have nothing like this. 

 

People Before Politics T-Shirt

It is what it says - a t-shirt all about putting people before politics. Comes in 12 colours.

 

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Goodbye (for two weeks anyway)

Thanks for all the love you're sending to us in Tassie right now. Remember if you're in a flood affected area - Tassie or elsewhere - please listen to advice, don't try to travel through flood water, and stay safe.

We'll be back in two weeks to give you all the information on the Labor Government's first Budget. In the meantime, Tam's just hoping she'll be able to have some fries to herself.

Lots of love,

 

Jacqui and Tam!

PS – Don't forget to email your Senator about changes to paid domestic violence HERE.

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