• Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Higgins
• Entered the Senate on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
• Previously Representative for Higgins until 3 May 2025 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Budget (14 May 2026)

“When it comes to getting quality health care, all you should need is your Medicare card, not your credit card. How do the new measures to strengthen Medicare in the budget complement other actions the Albanese Labor government has taken to deliver affordable health care for all Australians? Why has the government chosen this approach?”

Questions without Notice: Budget (14 May 2026)

“The PBS is a cornerstone of Australia's universal health system because Australians should not have to choose between the medicines they need and paying their bills. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering more cheaper medicines for all Australians?”

Questions without Notice: Budget (14 May 2026)

“My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Ageing, Senator McAllister. This week, the Treasurer delivered the Albanese Labor government's fifth budget which continues the work of strengthening Medicare for all Australians. How is the government continuing to make health care more affordable and accessible after a decade of cuts and neglect?”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 54 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• 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") 143 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 40 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Michelle Ananda-Rajah's latest interest statementLast updated: 13 Aug 2025