• Liberal Party Senator for NSW
• Shadow Assistant Minister for Productivity and Deregulation (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for Women (since 28 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 31 May 2023 — unknown
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Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Answers to Questions (14 May 2026)

“Well, where to begin? I think I will begin with the questions that Senator Bragg asked in relation to housing in our country. One of the answers to his questions was that this government has an ambitious target for more houses. The reality is, whether there is an ambitious target or not, the delivery of houses under this government has been nothing short of unacceptable. Young Australians...”

Bills: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading (14 May 2026)

“The coalition believes it is the most fundamental responsibility of any government to keep Australians safe. We also believe in ensuring ASIO possesses the capabilities it needs to identify and respond to serious threats before they materialise. However, national security powers must be carefully bound by law, subject to oversight and regularly reviewed by the parliament. The Australia people...”

Bills: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading (14 May 2026)

“The Australian people expect their parliament to protect them from serious national security threats. They also expect their parliament to protect the principles and freedoms that define our country. That means being clear-eyed about the threats that we face but careful about the powers that we confirm. It means ensuring intelligence agencies have the tools that they need while ensuring...”

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• Has spoken in 76 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") 150 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Maria Kovacic's latest interest statementLast updated: 17 Apr 2026