Tyrrell confidently addressed the press, expressing her pride in joining a major political party and firmly stating she will not “apologize to anybody” for her decision.
“As a senator representing Tasmania, I aim to have a significant influence where it matters most and bring positive outcomes back to my home state,” Tyrrell declared during a press conference in Canberra.
“I’m not going to apologize to anybody for joining Labor,” she reiterated.
When questioned about potentially disappointing her voters, Tyrrell emphasized that she would not allow the media to “judge” her for changing her party affiliation.
Previously, she served as a senator with the Jacqui Lambie Network from 2022 until 2024 before stepping down to serve as an independent.
Tyrrell revealed that members of Labor had been reaching out to her over the past two years. Although she frequently aligns with the party, she assured that she will not hesitate to “push back” when necessary to advocate for her Tasmanian constituents.
“I will still do that but I will do it respectfully and calmly within caucus,” she added.
“I’m very proud to be a Labor girl.”
Albanese described his party’s newest member as a senator who “never gives up on people”.
“People across Tasmania know her as a fighter,” the PM said.
“She is someone who doesn’t mince her words, she stands up for people, and now she will bring that advocacy into the Labor party as a member of the Labor caucus.”
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