Should the Jacqui Lambie Network gain seats in state parliament during the next Tasmanian election, the outspoken senator at the centre of the party says she would be involved in what happens in the House of Assembly.
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The party says about 80 people have put their hand up to run in the upcoming state election, which will occur before mid-2025.
However, there is growing speculation it will be held much sooner.
Party founder and leader Jacqui Lambie said it was 'one network' and that would not change if it gained Tasmanian House of Assembly seats.
"It's about getting like-minded people in, so you don't hopefully have problems along the way," Senator Lambie said.
"My job would be to mentor them over that first 12 to 18 months, then hopefully let the strings go a little bit and let them move.
"But, of course, we'd have to be talking to each other to know what's going on and what needs to be delivered, especially if we can maintain that balance of power in the senate."
Senator Lambie said she expected successful candidates would have similar values and viewpoints to her.
"It doesn't always mean you'll always disagree or agree, but you can usually compromise in a room. There are the sort of people you want.
"My role to play is as a senator.
"It's about making sure they stay in line, and when you interview these people, you just got to hope you pick the right ones."
The Jacqui Lambie Network aimed to have candidates contest in every electorate apart from Clark.
"We are not big enough and can't handle having candidates in every electorate," Senator Lambie said.
"Over the last few months, we've been going around to talk to possible candidates around the state.
"We've been putting ads up to give people one last push and say to people 'stop complaining; you've got an opportunity to stand up, so put your resume in, let's have a look at it'.
"No good sitting here bitching about the state; if you think you can make a difference, you need to contact us."
Senator Lambie thought her party had a decent chance of gaining seats in the state parliament.
"We're going to put up the best candidates we possibly can, and we're going to give Tasmanians a choice.
"So you can stick with the same old, or you can have some fresh faces in there and give us a bloody shot; give us a go."
"Give ordinary people out there a go, because that's what they will be; very ordinary people that have got life experience and have been in those real jobs and know how it all works and have not come up through the political system, from university, and then through into the parties.
