Jacqui Lambie
JLN Federal

Leader of the Jacqui Lambie Network in the Senate

Elected 2013

13 years

Senator for Tasmania (TAS)

Federal - TAS

Jacqui was born in 1971 in Ulverstone, on the northern coast of Tasmania. She was raised in Devonport and was schooled at Devonport High School until leaving Year 11. Her father was a truck driver and her mother trained as a hairdresser. Jacqui spent much of her childhood in public housing.

Jacqui enlisted in the Australian army in 1989, aged 18. She served in the Transport Corps for five years and then served another five years in the Military Police, rising to the rank of corporal. Foll...

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First Speech in Parliament

3 September 2014

# Veterans Affairs # Tasmanian Economic Issues # Energy Security

  • Personal Background and Values

    • Jacqui Lambie reflects on her heritage, with ties to Tasmania's Aboriginal history, and expresses gratitude for her family and community support.
    • She highlights her military service and the values of sacrifice and service, committing to serve God and the people of Tasmania.

  • Policy Focus Areas

    • Lambie emphasises the need for a fairer distribution of national wealth, advocating for the elderly, disabled, and working-class Australians.
    • She stresses the importance of food, water, energy, national, and job security as fundamental to future prosperity, proposing to improve Tasmania's economic position through better transport costs and support for local industries.
    • Lambie calls for reforms in the Department of Veterans' Affairs, highlighting the failures to support veterans and advocating for a Royal Commission into systemic issues within the military and veterans' affairs.

  • Current Issues and Future Agenda

    • She identifies the Bass Strait Transport cost crisis as a critical barrier to Tasmania's economy, demanding fair treatment in transport costs.
    • Lambie criticises current energy policies, arguing they harm competitiveness and job security, advocating for cheaper energy solutions to boost economic growth.

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Media Releases

Mental health report released after Tyrrell's questions

Media Release • 10 October 2023

Health Primary Healthcare Mental Health

AI Summary

  • 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

Tam's Takes - September edition

Media Release • 1 September 2023

Banking and Finance Education Health Housing and Homelessness Social Services Primary Healthcare Nuclear Superannuation Schools and Teaching Pensioners Child Care Social Services Sector Company Tax Aged Care Secondary Healthcare Housing & Homelessness Local Government Funding

AI Summary

  • 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

In Parliament

MATTERS OF PUBLIC IMPORTANCE

Fuel Security

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 10 March

Energy Petroleum

AI Summary

  • Emphasis on the critical nature of fuel security for Australia.
  • Discussion of current vulnerabilities in fuel supply chains.
  • Call for strategic planning and investment to enhance fuel security.

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Artificial Intelligence

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 10 March

AI Summary

  • Government outlines regulatory framework for artificial intelligence (AI).
  • Concerns raised about the impact of AI on employment and workforce displacement.
  • Privacy issues related to AI technologies are addressed.
  • Emphasis on the need for ethical standards in AI development.
  • Call for collaboration between industry and government to navigate AI challenges.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 2 April 2026

I get it Ziggy! That's the way I feel about my easter eggs... Have a great long weekend everyone! 🐣
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Posted on Facebook • 2 April 2026

Housing and Homelessness Housing & Homelessness

Last week we asked YOU what’s driving Australia’s housing crisis. Lots of you pointed to tax settings like negative gearing and capital gains tax. So this week we are asking: 👉 Should the government change these settings?
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Posted on X • 27 March 2024

Education Tertiary Education

20k Australians rally behind Monique Ryan’s petition to change HECS debt indexation https://t.co/IGuTjSLidX
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Posted on X • 25 March 2024

I've been thinking about this all day - and it's got me stumped - why on earth would @TasLabor concede so quickly? Why wouldn't they wait for the final result - honouring their voters and their party workers! It's like they don't even want to govern! #politas #auspol
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Posted on LinkedIn • 25 November 2024

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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Posted on LinkedIn • 20 November 2024

INDEPENDENT REVIEW INTO COMCARE Comcare was set up in 1988, and it's been a case of set and forget. Well, at last, there's an independent review into Comcare. More than 470,000 Australian workers fall under the Comcare scheme. There are so many bad stories about Comcare, and it's important that if you have experience with it, you take the opportunity to contribute to the review. Submissions close on the 2nd of December. Through the consultation, they're seeking responses from:   * In...
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