• Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Fuel (1 Apr 2026)

“I look forward to making my contribution to this debate taking note of answers. I want to say that I understand supply chains as well as anyone in this place, I can tell you. I just thought I'd throw that across to my learned friend over on the other side, Senator Colbeck, who's one of the good ones—like you, Mr Deputy President. But I do want to say this: there is a well-worn track...”

Statements by Senators: Western Australia: Charitable Initiatives (1 Apr 2026)

“I rise proudly to mention to everyone who wants to listen that I just completed another mattress run up to the Kimberley. It's been a fantastic time. I want to thank Don Bantock from Bedshed. Everyone knows what I do. Thanks Don—105 king and queen sized mattresses destined for the elderly in Derby, Beagle Bay, Ardyaloon, Lombadina and Djarindjin. I want to thank Ray Christophers from...”

Matters of Urgency: Taxation (31 Mar 2026)

“I rise to make my contribution to this debate, too. I'd just like to say that I listened intently, Senator Whitten—it's not very often we're on the same fence on everything, but I do agree with you wholeheartedly on the nonsense of this one that's been put forward to us today. I'm not going to attack Senator Payman—not at all—but I will say this. It's very easy, and she...”

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• Has spoken in 69 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 620 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Glenn Sterle's latest interest statementLast updated: 27 Nov 2025