Jacqui Lambie Network selects Ange Harper to run for Qld senate spot in 2025
Senator Jacqui Lambie has plans on casting her political net wider by choosing a candidate to run for Queensland in the upcoming federal election.
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie will be hoping she can pick up another senate spot next year but this time it’s a lot further north.
Ange Harper will be the Jacqui Lambie Network’s lead senate candidate for Queensland during the 2025 federal election.
Ms Harper, who worked in the ADF and is an aviation paramedic veteran, has known Senator Lambie for years after the pair went through Defence training together in Kapooka.
The Brisbane woman is running her campaign on youth crime and improving access to Queensland health services.
“She’s tough, she’s honest and I know that if she is elected she will work hard for Queensland,” Senator Lambie said.
“Ange embodies toughness, honesty and an unwavering work ethic.
“With her big heart, her presence in the federal parliament is just what we need.
“She is a woman of her word and relentless in pursuing her goals.
“I am confident that if elected, she will dedicate herself wholeheartedly to working for the betterment of Queensland.”
While no election date has been set, six Queensland senate seats will be up for grabs in 2025.
The six-year term is set to expire for Labor senator Nita Green, One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts, Greens senator Larissa Waters, and Liberal National senators Susan McDonald, Gerard Rennick and Paul Scarr at the upcoming election.
Senator Lambie said Ms Harper would work hard for the people of Queensland if elected next year.
“Ange is tough, honest, a hard worker, and she has a big heart,” she said.
“We need people like her in federal parliament. She does what she says she will and she won’t be put off achieving her goals.
“I am very proud to stand with Angela Harper for the Senate – to deliver better outcomes for Queenslanders and all Australians.”
Ms Harper is also a former journalist and is an ambassador and mentor for Soldier On.
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