Jacqui Lambie preferences Labor in two Tasmanian seats but backs Bridget Archer in Bass
by Katharine Murphy Political editor from on (#5YWQM)
ALP will benefit in Braddon and Lyons and will preference JLN Senate candidate Tammy Tyrrell
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The Jacqui Lambie Network will preference Labor above the Liberals in the critical Tasmanian seats of Braddon and Lyons, but will put the Liberal Bridget Archer above Labor's Ross Hart in the ultra-marginal seat of Bass.
Having secured preferences in two lower house seats, Labor will preference Lambie's Senate candidate Tammy Tyrrell above other parties and independents, which boosts her chances of grabbing the final Tasmanian Senate spot.
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