Independent MP Defects to Labor - in Major Boost for Anthony Albanese

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Who is Tammy Tyrrell, the former Jacqui Lambie senator who just defected to Labor?

Addition of Tasmanian crossbencher means Labor has gained a seat in the Australian senate – but still doesn’t have a majorityFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Jacqui Lambie ally Tammy Tyrrell has defected to the Labor Party, becoming the latest party-hopping senator to be lured by Anthony Albanese’s government.Tyrrell, the Tasmanian senator who had a falling-ou…

Independent MP defects to Labor - in major boost for Anthony Albanese

An Independent MP has joined the Labor Party, in a shock move that will be a major boost for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.