Jacqui Lambie Network says it is ‘bringing much-needed common sense’ during its state election campaign

The Jacqui Lambie Network says it wants to give Tasmanians a fourth party to vote for at the ballot, mapping out the key issues of the party’s election campaign.

Senator Jacqui Lambie with Lambie Network Lyons candidates, (L-R) Troy Pfitzer, Lesley Pyecroft and Andrew Jenner at Richmond. Picture: Chris Kidd

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie remains upbeat her party’s candidates in the state election can win seats in the new-look 35-seat House of Assembly.

And she said the Jacqui Lambie Network would be willing to do deals with either major party in the event of a minority government.

“We will work with anyone who commits to transparent decision making and makes fixing the health system, addressing the cost-of-living pressures and ensuring every Tasmanian has a home, their priorities,” she said.

Senator Jacqui Lambie said the party had 12 candidates spread across all electorates, except for Clark.

Senator Jacqui Lambie at Richmond. Picture: Chris Kidd

“They are not career politicians; they are all everyday Tasmanians who have made big contributions to their communities,” Senator Lambie said.

“They are all passionate about getting outcomes for their communities and for Tasmania.”

Senator Lambie said she was not surprised Premier Jeremy Rockliff called an early election, with Tasmanians heading to the polls on March 23.

She described the Liberal government as being “on its last legs for quite some time”.

“It’s disappointing that the government was so dysfunctional that it wasn’t able to govern for a full term.

“People are doing it really tough right now; they need a government that is focused on helping them, not one which can only focus on political infighting.”

While she said it was unrealistic to announce detailed policies given it was a minor party, Senator Lambie said the JLN’s priorities were health, housing and cost of living relief.

“The JLN candidates are already out there talking and listening carefully to the community.

“They will bring much-needed common sense into the parliament.

“There has been so little transparency over the last few years from our government – it doesn’t matter what you are talking about.

Jacqui Lambie with candidates L-R Marshall Callaghan, Christine Hannan, Conor Hallahan. Lambie Network candidates for Franklin for the Tasmanian state election. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘That’s wrong; our goal is to shine a light on the decision-making that goes on and to make sure that it’s in the best interests of the Tasmanian people.

“It’s that simple.”

Senator Lambie said she was confident of grabbing seats at the election.

“When we get our boots on and go out into Tassie’s towns and communities, most Tasmanians are telling us they are fed up with the status quo and want something different.

“We think the more they meet our candidates, the more they’ll decide the Jacqui Lambie Network is the change they are looking for.

“I’ve decided to run candidates in the state election to take the balance of power in state parliament.

“If my team does win the balance of power, it will be their job to bring in the common sense of ordinary Tasmanians and apply that common sense to the state parliament.”