Senate debates
Thursday, 2 July 2026
- Albanese Government (1 speech)
Labor is sending our country in the wrong direction. Under Labor, Australia has experienced the largest collapse in living standards in the developed world. Think about that, the largest collapse... - Economy (1 speech)
It's the end of the financial year. The sales are on, and this Labor government is putting money back into the pockets of Australians. All working Australians will be getting a tax... - Health Care, Gambling (1 speech)
Since the budget, I've been hearing from veterans in fear of Labor's proposed $5,000 allied health cap. This cap was proposed to limit veterans' access to the necessary care they need to live. It... - Defence Properties (1 speech)
I would like to give a brief update on the Senate inquiry into the management of the defence estate, which I've been chairing. Back in 2023, well before the election, defence minister Marles... - Women's Health (1 speech)
For too long, women's health has been put off, set to the sidelines or just downright ignored—women being dismissed by their doctor for real concerns, women being told that life-altering... - Gambling Advertising (1 speech)
Media reporting this morning provides a rare moment of transparency around lobbying in this place. It was reported in the media that a Labor member sat with Sportsbet and the gambling lobby at... - New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (1 speech)
A new financial year means that Labor has another chance to punish aspirational Australians with higher vehicle costs and fewer practical choices. Under Labor's new vehicle efficiency standard,... - Albanese Government (1 speech)
This week is an important week for Australians, and it is a big week of delivery for this Labor government. We are delivering real change for Australians. From yesterday, 1 July, every Australian... - Workplace Relations: Maritime Industry (1 speech)
Australians love their cruise ship holidays, but many would be shocked by the conditions of workers on board a lot of the boats they're on. This week I met with Christina and Queen, two former... - Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (1 speech)
Labor's project to hijack the Australian economy for corrupt union bosses is becoming relentless. Legislation opposed by One Nation but rushed through by Labor and the Greens last month enables... - One Nation (1 speech)
Crikey! One Nation often claims that they stand with the everyday, hardworking Australians. But, just like it is for the Liberals and the Nationals, the real test is not what they say but how... - One Nation: Taxation Policy (1 speech)
In this time of high inflation, every wage rise or tax cut, rather than getting people ahead, just compensates for government driving inflation. Worse, these increases move many taxpayers into... - Superannuation (1 speech)
Gravy burns, burnt coffee and long shifts: my memories of being a 15-year-old hospo worker in Ballarat. Like millions of young Australians, I wasn't just a teenager with a job; I was a worker.... - Aged Care (1 speech)
Labor was forced to treat older Australians with dignity and respect today. In November last year, Labor introduced an aged-care assessment tool with no ability for professional override and... - One Nation Party (1 speech)
I would like to put on record that the new coalition partner of the Liberals and the Nationals, One Nation, are just regurgitating the same policies that they had 30 years ago. They're not a... - Albanese Government (2 speeches)
I've got to say, having listened to that last contribution, that you'd be forgiven for thinking that all was well apart from, apparently, the coalition being the problem in Australia at the...
