• Liberal Party Senator for SA
• Shadow Minister for Disability and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (since 28 May 2025)
  Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care (since 5 Jun 2022)
  Shadow Minister for Sport (since 5 Jun 2022)
• Became a Senator on 5 September 2012 — unknown
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Shadow Ministry: Temporary Arrangements (27 Oct 2025)

“by leave—I'd like to advise the Senate that during her training for a great sporting activity the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate has unfortunately had quite a serious injury and will not be in attendance in the parliament for the next two weeks. In her absence, I will be acting as the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, and I thank the Senate for their patience and...”

Committees: Selection of Bills Committee; Report (4 Sep 2025)

“That's not a withdrawal!”

Bills: Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025; In Committee (3 Sep 2025)

“Before we close the debate on this very important piece of legislation, I want to put on the record that today was a win for older Australians who desperately need the assistance that the passage of this bill is going to afford them. The decision to release today immediately on royal assent the 20,000 home-care packages is incredibly important for so many Australians, for those 20,000...”

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• Has spoken in 59 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1107 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Anne Ruston's latest interest statementLast updated: 4 May 2023