Jacqui Lambie Network
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Leader | Jacqui Lambie |
Headquarters | PO Box 264 Burnie TAS 7320 |
Politics of Australia Political parties Elections |
The Jacqui Lambie Network is a minor political party which was formed in Australia in 2015 by Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie.
The party was registered with the Australian Electoral Commission on 14 May 2015.[1] The party plans to run candidates in federal and state elections, in all houses.[2]
Policies
While announcing the formation of the party, Lambie revealed the party's 12 'core beliefs':[2]
- Members must always put their state first in all decisions they make.
- JLN will always have a special interest in all matters associated with veterans, serving members of the Australian Defence force and their families.
- JLN will fight to establish a National Apprentice, Trade and Traineeship system incorporating both the Australian Defence Force and TAFE’s.
- 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.
- 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.
- JLN will support the proper regulation of Halal and other food certification systems.
- JLN supports dedicated indigenous seats being established for Australian Parliaments.
- JLN supports conscience votes on all moral and ethical issues.
- JLN supports a halving of the Foreign Aid Budget in order to help boost federal government investment in Higher Education from 0.6 per cent to 1 per cent of GDP.
- JLN supports the creation of Special Economic Zones in regional and rural areas to help boost business profitability and job creation.
- JLN supports the introduction of a carbon tax — only after our major trading partners introduce a similar tax on their coal-fired power stations.
- 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.