Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie is known as one of the most outspoken conviction politicians in the country. 

Now, she’s poised to add to her influence in the senate, with her former office manager Tammy Tyrrell likely to claim a seat under the banner of the Jacqui Lambie Network.  

But Jacqui Lambie’s political success hasn’t always been assured

In fact, when she entered politics - via a housing commission, the army and eventually Clive Palmer - her speeches on Sharia law, and her op-shop outfits, marked her out for ridicule. 

Today, we revisit our episode from March this year with Contributor to the Monthly, Chloe Hooper, on the political rise of Jacqui Lambie. 

Guest: Writer and contributor to The Monthly, Chloe Hooper.

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