• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Griffin, Mr Paul Orlando, OAM, Ovarian Cancer (3 Feb 2026)

“I rise this evening to pay tribute to a remarkable individual whose lifelong commitment to service has left an indelible mark on Tasmania and our nation: Paul Orlando Griffin OAM. Mr Griffin was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours List alongside 32 other well-deserving Tasmanians who received an honour this Australia Day. I extend my sincere...”

Questions without Notice: Albanese Government (3 Feb 2026)

“Why is it important for the Albanese Labor government to deliver for the Australian people, and what might stand in the way of a good government delivering the outcomes that Australians deserve?”

Questions without Notice: Albanese Government (3 Feb 2026)

“Minister, families around Australia have been focused in recent weeks on getting their kids back to school for another year. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on the commitment to Australian kids to give them the best education, which they deserve?”

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• Has spoken in 77 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") 900 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Helen Polley's latest interest statementLast updated: 17 Nov 2025