• Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Shadow Special Minister of State (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Minister for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (since 28 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2014 — Federal election
• Email me whenever James McGrath speaks (no more than once per day)

• Voting record
• Numbers
• Register of Interests

Bills: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (20 Jan 2026)

“As a Liberal National Party senator for Queensland, I know these gun laws are bad laws, and I won't support them. These gun laws punish millions of Australians. These gun laws punish millions of innocent, law-abiding Australians. These bad laws are punishing millions of law-abiding Australians who use guns for work, for recreation or for sport, or who just like to collect guns. We know that...”

Condolences: Bondi Beach: Attack (19 Jan 2026)

“To the families and friends of the 15 victims of the antisemitic massacre, I am sorry. I am sorry for your loss, and I am sorry that Australia failed you. To those who ran towards gunshots, to those who shielded, to those who helped, to the first responders, to those who tackled and to those who stood up, I say thank you. A year ago this week, I was in Poland, paying my respects at the...”

Statements by Senators: Albanese Government (4 Nov 2025)

“There is a cult of secrecy building a culture of secrecy in Parliament House. When Labor came to office, Prime Minister Albanese promised Australians a new era of accountability and transparency. But what we have instead is the least transparent government perhaps since Federation. This is an arrogant government and an arrogant prime minister, who believe they are accountable to no-one, least...”

More of James McGrath's recent appearances

RSS feed (?)

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, Senators may do other things not currently covered by this site. (More about this)

• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 4 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever James McGrath speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 522 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

James McGrath's latest interest statementLast updated: 16 Dec 2025