Jacqui Lambie breaks silence on senator's shock resignation from her party

Tammy Tyrrell announced on Thursday that she was quitting the Jacqui Lambie Network, saying she longer had the confidence of the party.

Besides Jacqui Lambie (left), Tammy Tyrrell (right) was the only other member of the Jacqui Lambie Network in federal parliament. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas/Lukas Coch

Key Points

• Jacqui Lambie on Friday responded to Tammy Tyrrell's shock resignation from her party.
• She wished Tyrrell "the best of luck" and said the move wouldn't change their working relationship or friendship.
• Tyrrell will continue to represent Tasmania as an independent senator.

Firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie wished Tammy Tyrrell well after she announced her decision to quit the Tasmanian's party and go it alone on the crossbench.

In a statement released on Thursday evening, Tyrrell revealed she had resigned from the Jacqui Lambie Network and would remain in the upper house as an independent.

Lambie on Friday issued a response.

"One of my missions has always been to give people who aren't part of the political class an opportunity to serve the Australian people," she said.

"I wish Tammy all the best of luck. We will both continue to represent the great state of Tasmania in the Senate.

"This does not change our working relationship or friendship."

Tammy Tyrrell (left) was elected to the Senate in 2022. Source: AAP / Mick Tsikas

In her own announcement, Tyrrell said she no longer had the confidence of the Jacqui Lambie Network.

"While Jacqui has not kicked me out of the network, she has suggested that I go it alone," she said.

Tyrrell was elected to the upper house in 2022.

She worked for years as Lambie's office manager before entering parliament.

The Jacqui Lambie Network won at least two seats in the Tasmanian state election.