A Turnbull government MP has called for the addition of a new verse to the national anthem outlining Australian values.

Andrew Laming, the Liberal member for the Brisbane seat of Bowman, suggested the lyrics should reflect Australians' larrikinism, resilience and sense of reward for effort.

"I think that the only way national anthems can distinguish themselves is through their values, and I do feel our current second verse has pretty much the same message as the first verse," Mr Laming told Fairfax Media on Tuesday.

The first verse was primarily about the beauty of the land, while the second verse dealt with people coming from overseas and "how much space we have", he said.