• Australian Labor Party Senator for SA
• Became a Senator on 21 September 2021 — unknown
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Matters of Urgency: Housing (3 Feb 2026)

“The Senate will now consider a proposal, under standing order 75, from Senator McKim, which is shown at item No. 14 of today's Order of Business: The urgent need for the Treasurer to intervene and announce an end to property investor tax breaks, in order to cool runaway housing costs and, with housing costs the biggest contributor to the inflation spike, help mortgage holders and renters by...”

Matters of Urgency: Cost of Living (3 Feb 2026)

“The question is that the motion moved by Senator Paterson be agreed to.”

Matters of Urgency: Cost of Living (3 Feb 2026)

“I'd like to thank Senator Paterson. I know there's a lot going on on the far side of this chamber and a lot going on behind the scenes as they try and work out who they are. But, while those opposite are fighting amongst themselves, focusing entirely upon themselves, on this side of the chamber, the Albanese Labor government is focusing on Australians. It's focusing on real, practical things...”

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• Has spoken in 60 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 176 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Karen Grogan's latest interest statementLast updated: 14 Nov 2025