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Senator Sarah Henderson , former Representative

- 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 11 September 2019 — unknown
- Previously Representative for Corangamite until 18 May 2019 — unknown
- Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
- Email me whenever Sarah Henderson speaks (no more than once per day)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Business: Consideration of Legislation (1 Jul 2026)
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“by leave—I move an amendment to the motion as circulated in the chamber: Omit all words after "That" and insert "the provisions of the Online Safety Amendment (Strengthening Enforcement for the Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2026 be referred to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by 25 August 2026. "”
- Matters of Urgency: Senior Australians (30 Jun 2026)
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“I'm just seeking clarification that the government is supporting the Greens' amendment. Government senators interjecting— You're supporting the suspension in relation to the Greens' amendment? Wow!”
- Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (24 Jun 2026)
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“I first want to address an issue that was raised in previous contributions this morning: the very unfortunate reflection on some coalition senators who the government alleges are not interested in these bills, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026 and the Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, because they're not listed to speak. I want to put on the...”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 29 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
- Has spoken in 72 debates in the last year — 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.
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- 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") 275 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
Register of Interests (What's this?)
Sarah Henderson's latest interest statement
Last updated: 18 May 2026