When asked if she believed Parliamentary approval should be required before Australian troops are sent into armed conflict abroad, Federal Independent Senator for Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie, failed to provide any response despite our multiple attempts to contact her regarding the inquiry. However, the Defence section of the Jacqui Lambie Network’s website lists war powers reform as part of her policy platform.
Staff writers who have worked on one or more of our special investigative projects include Zacharias Zsumer (War Powers), Stephanie Tran, Tasha May and Luke Stacey.
