• Independent Senator for Tasmania
• Changed party from Jacqui Lambie Network on 28 Mar 2024
• Became a Senator on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Committees: Human Rights Joint Committee; Report (5 Feb 2026)

“I move: That the Senate take note of the report. Australia likes to think we're set up as a fair country where everyone gets a go, but the truth is that, without a federal human rights act, those values are too often optional. Right now, Australians often have no clear legal protection for their own rights—for our rights—the right to housing, to health care, to education and to...”

Statements by Senators: Helium Industry (5 Feb 2026)

“In December 2023, the Darwin helium plant closed, and with it Australia lost its helium sovereignty. Overnight, we became completely dependent on imports. Yet, just weeks later, the government removed helium from the critical minerals list. That was a mistake. Our supply chains are now significantly more vulnerable. Trade wars are a normality now, even with our closest partners. Helium is a...”

Questions without Notice: Services Australia (4 Feb 2026)

“So no-one has been held accountable as yet. The ombudsman found that the Department of Social Services was aware of this unlawful administration by 2020, yet detailed briefings to ministers did not occur until late 2025, more than five years later. Is the minister saying she was not informed for five years about a known, ongoing breach of the law, or that she was informed and no action was...”

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• Has spoken in 49 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 138 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Tammy Tyrrell's latest interest statementLast updated: 14 Aug 2025