Lambie commits to DNA tests to prove her Indigenous heritage

Rambunctious new Senator Jacqui Lambie has committed to taking DNA tests to prove her Indigenous heritage.

The defiant Palmer United Party member today told journalists in Hobart "I know what's in my blood" after Tasmanian Aboriginal Land Council chairman Clyde Mansell questioned her claims that she was descended of an Indigenous leader.

"I know what's in my blood. If Mansell wants to take me on, I guess I'll meet him up at the hospital and both have a DNA test and see how we go once and for all," Senator Lambie said.

Mr Mansell said DNA tests would not conclusively prove Indigenous heritage.

"The matter of fact with Jacqui Lambie is her claim to be of Mannalargenna is not factual," he told the ABC.

Last week Senator Lambie said she was subjected to online threats following her claim in Parliament.

"We trace our history over six generations to celebrated Aboriginal chieftain of the Tasmania east coast, Mannalargenna," she said in her maiden speech.

At the time, Mr Mansell said the claim was "absolutely outrageous and scandalous".