• Australian Greens Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 20 June 2012 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Peter Whish-Wilson speaks (no more than once per day)

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Matters of Urgency: Climate Change (1 Apr 2026)

“Climate pollution caused by the burning of fossil fuels is rewriting the risk book on our weather. The National Climate Risk Assessment warned of more powerful and destructive storms, and that's what Cyclone Narelle was—a historic cyclone. Cyclone Narelle hit Australia four different times, striking three states as a category 3. This is the second time this has happened in our history,...”

Statements by Senators: Marine Environment: Plastic Pollution (1 Apr 2026)

“Nearly 14 years ago I gave my first senators' statement in this chamber on a matter was near and dear to my heart and one of the key reasons I got into parliament in the first place—the need for institutions like this parliament to act on the growing threat of plastic pollution in our marine environment. My staff did a Hansard search at the time, and we believe I was the first person to...”

Documents: Australian Information Environment; Order for the Production of Documents (30 Mar 2026)

“I move: That there be laid on the table, by the Minister for Science, by no later than 9 am on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, any report and ministerial briefing papers delivered by the Chief Scientist or the Australian Academy of Science to the minister or the Government relating to an analysis of the integrity of the Australian information environment and/or the impacts of disinformation and...”

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• Has spoken in 52 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 8 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 959 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Peter Whish-Wilson's latest interest statementLast updated: 15 Aug 2025