Lisa Singh says she leaves the Senate without regrets after failing to be re-elected
Lisa Singh says she leaves the Senate without regrets after failing in her re-election bid, as the Australian Electoral Commission declares six senators elected for the state. SEE TASMANIA’S SENATORS
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LABOR Senator Lisa Singh says she leaves the Senate without regrets after failing in her re-election bid.
The Australian Electoral Commission today declared six senators elected for Tasmania after the final counting of votes from the May 18 federal election.
They are Liberals Richard Colbeck and Claire Chandler, Labor’s Carol Brown and Catryna Bilyk, Green Nick McKim and independent Jacqui Lambie.
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The Australian Electoral Officer for Tasmania, David Molnar, said the distribution of preferences was conducted today.
“As with all aspects of the count, the automated distribution of preferences undertaken today was open to scrutineers appointed by the candidates,” Mr Molnar said.
Ms Singh, who was elected by a strong below-the-line vote after being relegated to fourth on the Labor ticket in 2016, was unsuccessful this time around from the same slot.
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In a statement on her Facebook page, Ms Singh, who also served in the Tasmanian parliament from 2006 to 2010, said she was disappointed.
“Unfortunately, despite receiving a similar level of support to the 2016 election, I have not been returned to the Senate,” she said.
“I am going to take some time to reflect on what the next chapter of my life looks like. However, I will leave the Senate content that I have done my best.”
“I remain deeply inspired by the support I received during this election and the last. So many people said they were backing me.
“I want to thank the thousands of Tasmanians who gave me their first preference — it is humbling to have received the highest below the line vote in our state.”
Ms Singh said she had done her best to represent the state.
“It has been a privilege to represent Tasmanians in the Senate for the past eight years. It has always been my goal to put the interests of Tasmanians first, represent the values they care about and seek to make a difference in their lives.
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“I have taken the Tasmanian story to the federal parliament — our unique and enviable way of life, the struggles we face as a community — to make sure our voice is heard on the national stage.
“Despite the negative view of politics at the moment, I’ve found it an honour to represent the people of Tasmania and help make a difference in their lives.
“I know there are other decent politicians on all sides who work hard to do the same.”
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