Jacqui Lambie
Independent Senator for Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie has called for people who would like to be part of her political Network to make contact through her Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/senatorlambie?ref=hl
The call comes after the Australian Electoral Commission placed advertisements in major papers as part of their process for the official registration of the “Jacqui Lambie Network”
“Once the Australian Electoral Commission has officially processed and cleared the Network’s registration – just like other major political parties, the Network will be able to field senate and lower house candidates in future federal elections.
And just like other political parties, the people of Tasmania and other states will have the option of voting above the line when they mark their ballot papers, should they want to choose the candidates I endorse.” said Senator Lambie.
“While there’s a big job in front of the political network I will lead and promote – there will be a number of core beliefs that will bring supporters of the Jacqui Lambie Network together.
1. Members must always put their state first in all decisions they make.
2. JLN will always have a special interest in all matters associated with veterans, serving members of the Australian Defence force and their families.
3. JLN will fight to establish a National Apprentice, Trade and Traineeship system incorporating both the Australian Defence Force and TAFE’s.
4. JLN supports the establishment of a Financial Transactions Tax to guarantee extra government revenue for the protection of pensions and entitlements of retired Australians and Defence Veterans.
5. JLN is opposed to Sharia Law being imposed in Australia either formally or informally and will promote a policy of undivided loyalty to the Australian Constitution and people.
6. JLN will support the proper regulation of Halal and other food certification systems.
7. JLN supports dedicated indigenous seats being established for Australian Parliaments.
8. JLN supports conscience votes on all moral & ethical issues.
9. JLN supports a halving of the Foreign Aid Budget in order to help boost federal government investment in Higher Education from .6% to 1% of GDP.
10. JLN supports the creation of Special Economic Zones in regional and rural areas to help boost business profitability and job creation.
11. JLN supports the introduction of a carbon tax – only after our major trading partners introduce a similar tax on their coal-fired power stations.
12. JLN supports a monitoring and regulation system which ensures that our power and fuel prices for Australian consumers and businesses are not more expensive than our overseas competitors.
There are many more policies and political positions that are being worked on. Since I’ve taken my seat in Parliament I have voted on many pieces of legislation and made my position clear on dozens of important matters.” said Senator Lambie.
“In the near future I will launch an on-line book, which contains the majority of my Parliamentary speeches to-date. This will provide further detailed information on the policies that I will take to the Australian people.” said Senator Lambie.
“I’ve already achieved a number of major political accomplishments since I was elected, including:
1. Protecting University Students from $100,000 degrees and UTAS from unfair deregulated mainland competition.
2. Stopping the Liberal Government discriminating against 10,000 disabled workers and denying them wages and back-pay ordered by a judge.
3. A $200M boost in the Tasmanian Freight Equalization scheme
4. A $200m boost in Defence Pay
5. Protecting Bank Customers and Investors from dodgy financial advisors by supporting stronger Future of Financial Advice laws (FOFA)
With the help of people who will join JLN we’ll make sure that food security, energy security, Australian job security and National security – will always be our top priorities.” said Senator Lambie.
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