Tasmanian firebrand Jacqui Lambie’s federal parliamentary political party has shrunk from two senators to one after Tammy Tyrrell decided to go it alone as a crossbench independent.
Senator Tyrrell, who was elected as a Jacqui Lambie Network senator at the 2022 election, made the shock announcement late on Thursday, citing a rift between herself and the party leader.
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Ronald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com