• 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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Statements on Significant Matters: Mental Health Month (26 Nov 2025)

“October was Mental Health Month, a time to reflect on and to raise awareness of the wellbeing of every Australian. It's a time to speak openly, to listen deeply and to act with compassion. In my electorate of Braddon, we have a powerful reason to celebrate. We just marked a major milestone for mental health care in our region, with the official opening, alongside Assistant Minister Emma...”

Bills: VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (26 Nov 2025)

“I rise today to speak in support of the VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025. This bill is about fixing a problem identified during a review of how VET student loans were administered under the previous government. It is a practical measure that ensures certainty for students, providers and the integrity of the system. Since the VET Student Loans Act commenced in 2017, VET...”

Bills: Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading (25 Nov 2025)

“I rise today to speak in support of the Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025 and the associated bill—a practical, targeted and responsible measure from the Albanese Labor government, one that backs our pubs, clubs, brewers and hospitality workers right across Australia, including in the electorate of Braddon in regional Tasmania, where I come from. From 1 August 2025 the...”

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• Has spoken in 26 debates in the last year — 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 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") 19 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?)

Anne Urquhart's latest interest statementLast updated: 11 Apr 2023