Jacqui Lambie Network offering submarine-shaped soap and stubby holders as political merchandise
While most political parties offer just T-shirts and stickers, one is giving punters something a little bit different and unusual.
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Most political party merchandise consists of stickers and T-shirts.
However, the Jacqui Lambie Network does things a little differently.
Stubby holders with cartoon versions of Senator Jacqui Lambie and soap shaped like a submarine are just some of the party’s merch.
Senator Lambie described the products on offer as interesting.
“I guess the most unusual merch at the moment is my sub-on-a-rope,” she said.
“It’s going to be at least 30 years until we get our AUKUS subs; this way, Australians can have a scrub in the tub with their sub – trying saying that quickly three times – right now.
“We don’t take big donations from unions or big corporate donors, so we need to be imaginative about fundraising.”
Senator Lambie said the merch was selling well.
“It’s ticking over.
“I don’t think we’ll be raising millions – there’s no Chanel going on here – but I hope it gives people a laugh.
“The JacPac [which features an assortment of different merch] has sold well over Christmas. The merch that sells most consistently is my book.”
The senator said people appreciated the merch.
“I’m not sure people would want to buy stuff that is only political. It’s not just a logo slapped on a mug or T-shirt, although we have a couple of those.
“Most of it is cheeky and takes the mickey out of me – which I have absolutely no problem with.”
Regarding future merchandise, Senator Lambie said the party was working on a knitted bomb with the letter F on it.
“A friend gave me ‘F-bombs’ for Christmas; I am always trying to swear less. A retired lady in Canada knits them; we have asked her to do some in our colours.
“Our margins are pretty small; I don’t feel comfortable charging people a lot, so we just charge enough to cover our costs and have a little left over.
“All of the money we raise goes to support candidates.
“What I want is to give everyday Tasmanians who want to run a chance to represent their communities.”
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