Lambie Network
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Statement
Evidence
Score
Introduce a tax on the excess profits of large corporations (e.g. on banks, gas companies)
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Introduce short-term price caps (e.g. on rent and gas prices)
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Support a significant reduction of individuals employed by the public service
Type: Social Media Post
Summary: Jacqui Lambie has said that she would oppose plans to cut pubic service jobs.
Prevent big companies from controlling the market and limiting consumer choice (e.g. supermarkets)
Type: Media Quote
Summary: When talking to Sky News, Lambie referred to Coles and Woolworths as a “bloody cartel”.
Phase out tax concessions for property investors (e.g. negative gearing or capital gains tax discount)
Type: News Article
Summary: Crossbench senators David Pocock and Jacqui Lambie have proposed reforms to Australia's property tax concessions, specifically targeting negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT) discounts, which Parliamentary Budget Office modelling suggests could save the federal budget up to $60 billion over a decade. Their proposal includes allowing existing property owners to retain current CGT discounts while adjusting concessions for future investors, aiming to enhance housing affordability and fiscal sustainability without disrupting current investments.
Incentivise state/territory government to increase renter rights and protections
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Increase investment in public and community housing
Type: Website
Summary: The Lambie Network fully wiped Tasmania’s Housing debt. They managed to secure over $200 million in debt relief for Tasmanians, nearly doubling their investment in homelessness and public housing.
Source: lambienetwork.com.au
Allow first home-buyers to access their super to help purchase their first home
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Incentivise state/territory governments to increase housing supply
Type: Ministerial Website
Summary: Senator Jacqui Lambie played a pivotal role in advancing the Albanese Government's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund by securing a commitment that each state and territory, including Tasmania, would receive at least 1,200 new social and affordable homes over the fund's first five years. This assurance led the Jacqui Lambie Network to support the legislation, ensuring equitable housing investment across Australia and bolstering the government's efforts to address the national housing crisis.
Help first-home buyers with shared equity programs that would allow participants to co-purchase a home with the government
Type: Voting Record
Summary: Lambie was one of only two independents who supported the Help to Buy Scheme.
Introduce energy bill rebates
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Increase financial support for energy efficiency upgrades
Type: Bill
Summary: A new agreement between the government and crossbench senators, including Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock, will see ARENA consider funding suburb-wide electrification accelerator projects aimed at cutting power bills and accelerating the energy transition, especially for renters and low-income households. Lambie credited the independent crossbench for pushing the government to act, calling it a win for cost-of-living relief and climate action that would not have happened without their influence.
Increase funding for community batteries that increase access to solar
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Strengthen regulations to prevent price-gouging by energy companies
Type: Media Quote
Summary: Jacqui Lambie said the government easily could move to give the ACCC more power.
"They could fix this and they could fix this today, they could have done this by Christmas, but apparently the cost of living, when it comes to the government or the Labor Party, is not important."
"Give the ACCC more people, bring in the powers that it needs and let it do it’s goddamn job.”
Make university free
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Cut a portion of existing student debt
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Support more fee-free TAFE places
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Increase funding for public schools
Type: Media
Summary: Senator Jacqui Lambie supported the push for greater public school funding, backing the states’ call for the federal government to increase its share by 5% to 25%. She emphasised that public schools, especially in regional and disadvantaged areas, are under-resourced and need urgent investment to ensure all students have a fair shot at a quality education.
Increase funding for and access to childcare subsidies
Type: Media
Summary: In 2025, Jacqui Lambie supported legislation guaranteeing all families access to at least three days of subsidised childcare per week, regardless of parental employment status. This reform eliminates the ‘activity test’, which previously limited subsidies to working or job-seeking parents, and is set to commence in January 2026.
Stop fossil fuel project approvals and expansions
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Accelerate the rollout of renewable energy projects
Source: Media
Summary: ACOSS welcomes the agreement between the Federal Labor Government and Senators David Pocock, Jacqui Lambie, Lidia Thorpe and David Van to task ARENA to invest in home electrification projects – and urges ARENA to prioritise disadvantage households.
Strengthen policies that ensure Australia’s biggest polluters genuinely cut their emissions
Type: Media
Summary: While on ABC, Lambie praised the Safeguard mechanism as a starting point required to get “us going anywhere”.
Increase investment in preventative health programs
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Make GP visits free or more affordable by increasing bulk billing incentives
Type: Media Quote | ABC National Radio
Summary: Jacqui Lambie said on national radio: “offer bulk billing, or I’m coming for you”.
Increase funding to train, attract, and retain more healthcare professionals, especially in regional areas
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Increase funding for dental and mental health
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Expand subsidies to make more prescription medicines cheaper
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Increase investment in large-scale renewable energy and storage
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Require multinational gas companies to prioritise domestic supply, without supporting the approval of new gas projects
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Invest in nuclear power as a future energy source, while extending the life of coal power and increasing gas use in the interim
Type: Media
Summary: Jacqui Lambie has previously stated “we should have been leaders in nuclear” but has expressed frustration by how far behind the coalition is, and has since supported bills on electrification and renewables.
Improve access to government-held information about government policies and decisions
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Protect the ABC and SBS’s independence and funding
Type: Voting Record
Summary: Jacqui Lambie has historically voted in favour for maintaining ABC and SBS funding.
Source: https://theyvoteforyou.org.au/people/senate/tasmania/jacqui_lambie/policies/56
Require all lobbyists that meet with politicians to be publicly disclosed
Type: Parliamentary comments
Summary: Senator Jacqui Lambie argues for stronger integrity measures in federal politics, including expanding ministerial standards to all parliamentarians, increasing transparency around lobbying, and enforcing post-ministerial employment restrictions. She also calls for a powerful federal anti-corruption commission to restore public trust and tackle "soft" corruption risks.Source:
Make public transport more frequent and reliable
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Improve bike paths and footpaths to encourage active transport
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
Increase access and affordability of electric and low-emissions vehicles
We could not find evidence to suggest that the Lambie Network supports this policy.
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