Jacqui Lambie
Counted against the divisions held while they sat, not the whole parliament. Absence from a division is not abstention: pairing arrangements, leave and parliamentary duties are not distinguished in the official record. How these figures are computed.
Background
| Born | 26 Feb 1971, Ulverstone, Tasmania |
|---|---|
| Entered parliament | 1 Jul 2014 |
| Parliaments | 44th, 45th, 46th, 47th, 48th |
Occupations before parliament
| Role | Organisation | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Soldier | Australian Defence Force | 1989 – 2000 |
Committee service
| Committee | Role | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: Legislation Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 2 Jul 2019 | current |
| Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: References Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 2 Jul 2019 | current |
| COVID-19 Senate Select | Member | 8 Apr 2020 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Political Influence of Donations Senate Select | Member | 4 Sep 2017 | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: Legislation Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 9 Aug 2017 | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade: References Senate Legislative and General Purpose Standing | Member | 9 Aug 2017 | 14 Nov 2017 |
Memberships as the Parliamentary Handbook records them; current means no end date is recorded.
Election history
| Election | Electorate | Party | First pref % | Swing | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 federal election | Senate, Tasmania | Jacqui Lambie Network | 7.28 | Elected 5th of 6 | |
| 2019 federal election | Senate, Tasmania | Jacqui Lambie Network | 8.92 | Elected 6th of 6 | |
| 2016 federal election | Senate, Tasmania | Jacqui Lambie Network | 8.30 | Elected 4th of 12 | |
| 2013 federal election | Senate, Tasmania | Palmer United Party | 6.58 | Elected 6th of 6 |
First-preference share of the formal vote at each event, matched by name within the member's state. A Senate row gives the whole group's share of the state's formal vote, since most Senate votes are cast for a group above the line.
Parliamentary expenses
| Category | Apr-Jun 2026 | Jan-Mar 2026 | Oct-Dec 2025 | Jul-Sep 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Travel | $46,674 | $57,563 | $38,083 | $55,206 |
| Office Facilities | $36,336 | $15,674 | $29,563 | $24,133 |
| Office Administration | $25,326 | $23,870 | $33,139 | $1,795 |
| Other Car Costs | $5,274 | $5,039 | $6,170 | $3,016 |
| Travel Allowance | $0 | $8,933 | $1,986 | $5,023 |
| Scheduled Commercial Transport | $0 | $5,359 | $1,833 | $4,354 |
| Unscheduled Commercial Transport | $2,678 | $229 | $1,052 | $268 |
| Telecommunications | $895 | $884 | $910 | $807 |
| Total | $117,182 | $117,551 | $112,735 | $94,601 |
Expenditure as the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority publishes it each quarter, in its own categories, rounded to the dollar. Travel distances, office locations and roles differ, so totals do not compare between members. IPEA's reports and notes.
Bills raised
| Bill | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Defence Amendment (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission) Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Before Senate |
| Freedom of Information and Other Legislation Amendment (Stop the Financial Coercion) Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Before Senate |
| Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans’ Healthcare Without Caps) Bill 2026 | Sponsor | Before Reps |
| Remuneration Tribunal Amendment (There For Public Service, Not Profit) Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Before Senate |
| Tertiary Education Legislation Amendment (There For Education, Not Profit) Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Before Senate |
| Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 | Sponsor | Before Senate |
Sponsor marks the member's own bill; Introduced marks bills they moved, typically as the responsible minister.
Voting record 189 divisions
Photo: MadDogSPR (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons.
Sources: Wikidata, Parliamentary Handbook, AEC (CC BY 4.0), IPEA (CC BY 3.0 AU), They Vote For You (ODbL). Errors? Request a correction.