Devonport mayor intends to replace Lambie

Devonport Mayor Steve Martin says he intends to replace Jacqui Lambie in the Senate and has welcomed a potential High Court test of his eligibility.

Mr Martin, who was second pick on the Jacqui Lambie Network ticket at the 2016 election, made the announcement on Friday morning.

Legal experts have raised questions over whether his local government status is regarded as an office of profit under the Crown, which would disqualify him under the constitution.