Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration verified
Lambie's stated immigration positions have shifted over time. In 2014-2017 she proposed banning the burqa, introduced a bill to prohibit full face coverings during terrorism threat declarations, called for Australia to adopt travel restrictions on Muslim-majority countries similar to Donald Trump's, and advocated deporting Muslims who supported Sharia law. After participating in the 2018 program 'Go Back to Where You Came From,' she shifted toward a more pro-refugee stance, saying the discussion about accepting more refugees "needs to be on the political table," and distanced herself from earlier anti-Islam rhetoric.
Faith & religion verified
In 2014 Lambie described herself as 'Catholic; I'm religious', citing it as a reason for declining an invitation to visit a Sydney mosque.
Economic nationalism verified
Through her "Make Australia Make Again" (MAMA) campaign, Lambie calls for reviving domestic manufacturing, arguing "What we make, we control" and that government "has an obligation to identify the core industrial capabilities Australia needs." She cites the Whyalla steelworks as a "critical" sovereign capability, advocates putting "the brakes on foreign purchases of our critical assets," and promotes a "Back local. Back Australia" approach of investing in Australian industry rather than competitors.
Foreign policy & aid verified
Lambie has been a vocal critic of the Chinese government, warning in 2014 of the "unprecedented" threat from "Communist Chinese military capacity" and opposing the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement in 2015, calling the Chinese government "anti-democratic" and "a bully, thief, liar and international human rights abuser." On AUKUS, she criticised the revised submarine arrangement, telling defence officials in Senate estimates "What we should be getting is three new submarines and now we're getting trash instead."
Citizenship (s44 eligibility) verified
Lambie held British citizenship by descent from her Scottish-born father and resigned from the Senate on 14 November 2017 under section 44 over this dual citizenship; following a recount her seat went to Steve Martin, and she was re-elected to the Senate in 2019.
Freedom of speech verified
Voted against the second reading of the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017, which proposed replacing 'offend, insult, humiliate' with 'harass' in section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act (Senate, 30 March 2017; Ayes 32, Noes 29). Voted against Schedule 1 of that bill standing as printed, the provision making the substitution; the Schedule was negatived and the change did not proceed (Senate, in committee, 30-31 March 2017; Ayes 28, Noes 31).
Record last updated 2026-08-13.