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Anne Urquhart MP, former Senator

- Australian Labor Party Representative for Braddon
- Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
- Entered the Senate on 1 July 2011 — Federal election
- Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
- Left Senate on 28 March 2025 — Resigned
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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Statements by Members: Renewable Energy (9 Oct 2025)
“The $2.3 billion Cheaper Home Batteries Program is now helping more Australians take control of their energy bills and make the most of their rooftop solar. While over four million households have solar panels, only one in 40 had installed batteries, largely due to high upfront costs. This program is changing that. Last week in my electorate of Braddon, I spoke with Adrian from DMS Energy in...”
- Questions without Notice: Renewable Energy (3 Sep 2025)
“My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. What progress is the Albanese government making on clean energy, and what are the risks?”
- Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026; Second Reading (2 Sep 2025)
“I rise to speak on the Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026, cognate with Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026 and Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2025-2026. I'm very proud to represent the people of the federal seat of Braddon in this place. As you know, Deputy Speaker Claydon, I also served as a senator for Tasmania in the other place between 2011 and 2025. I'm a...”
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- Has spoken in 15 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
- Has spoken in 82 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
- People have made 3 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 3 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 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") 10 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 494 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
Register of Interests (What's this?)
Anne Urquhart's latest interest statementLast updated: 11 Apr 2023