The former soldier and single mother of two is set to be instrumental in passing legislation such as the repeal of the carbon tax in the Senate, but has already spoken out against Coalition policies such as paid parental leave.
Speaking to Channel Seven in June, she said most politicians in the upper house need “a bit of a kick up the rear end”.
Ms Lambie also reinforced her intention to prioritise veterans in the Senate, comments which followed her calls for the introduction of national service to address youth unemployment.
“It's got to be better than being on the dole,” she said.
She made headlines in December when she faced allegations that she had threatened a Tasmanian state election candidate.
Ms Lambie conceded that she had left a number of phone messages, but denied they were meant to be menacing.
SBS arranged an interview with the Tasmanian Palmer United Party Senator-elect, but the party’s media advisor was not contactable at the time.
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