VIDEO: Michelle Grattan on the 46th parliament's first week, and Jacqui Lambie

Michelle Grattan talks with University of Canberra Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Deep Saini about the new parliament’s first week back on the hill, including how Jacqui Lambie and Centre Alliance’s vote made it possible for the government’s tax cuts to be passed, and the Reserve Bank’s decision to further cut interest rates.

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