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RSS feed Sarah Henderson, former Senator, former Representative

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  • Former Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
  • Former Liberal Party Representative for Corangamite
  • Shadow Minister for Communications and Digital Safety (since 17 Feb 2026)
  • Entered the Senate on — unknown
  • Previously Representative for Corangamite until — unknown
  • Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
  • Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

RSS feed Most recent appearances in parliament

Bills: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 Oct 2026)

“I move: At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate: (a) affirms that reliable and affordable mobile coverage is an essential service for regional, rural and remote Australians, underpinning personal safety, business productivity and participation in the digital economy; and (b) is of the opinion that the bill: (i) does not provide sufficient certainty that universal outdoor mobile...”

Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (14 Oct 2026)

“I just want to join with all senators in the chamber to associate myself with the wonderful remarks about a truly magnificent man. I will also say that I joined the campaign to keep you here longer. We are going to miss you enormously. I think one of the things for me personally, Jonno, is that we've all had our ups and downs in this place, and you've been a magnificent comfort. You've been a...”

Documents: Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program; Order for the Production of Documents (14 Oct 2026)

“I'm talking about the very important issue of integrity of government expenditure. One of the huge issues before the parliament right now is that this prime minister doesn't have the spine, doesn't have the courage, doesn't have the ticker, doesn't have the ability—”

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  • Has spoken in 29 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
  • Has spoken in 67 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
  • People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
  • People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
  • This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
  • 10 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 281 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 297 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)