• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Shadow Minister for the Public Service (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Minister for Finance (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Minister for Government Services (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Regulations and Determinations: Treasury Laws Amendment (Payday Superannuation) Regulations 2026; Disallowance (1 Jul 2026)

“The coalition will not be supporting this disallowance motion. The current arrangements strike, in our view, an appropriate balance between supporting young workers and limiting additional costs for employers. This motion would require compulsory superannuation contributions for employees under 18 regardless of the number of hours they work. Businesses are already preparing for the...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (25 Jun 2026)

“Yes, I am, President. Leave not granted.”

Business: Consideration of Legislation (25 Jun 2026)

“Pursuant to contingent notice standing in the name of the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, I move: That so much of standing orders be suspended as would prevent further considerations of the bills without a limitation of time. Let's be very clear about what is happening here. It is 1.30 pm on Thursday, and we have hit the guillotine on the most significant tax changes that we have seen...”

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• Has spoken in 53 debates in the last year — below 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") 253 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Claire Chandler's latest interest statementLast updated: 18 Feb 2026