• Liberal Party Senator for SA
• Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Minister for Health and Aged Care (since 5 Jun 2022)
• Became a Senator on 5 September 2012 — unknown
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Bills: Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (26 Mar 2026)

“I wish to continue with my remarks on the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026. As I was saying, the coalition accepts that there must be a lawful and transparent framework to ensure that payments are being received appropriately, however we have questions on how the removal of an annual cap will operate in practice and what safeguards will exist...”

Bills: Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (26 Mar 2026)

“I rise today to speak to the Social Security and Other Legislation Amendment (Technical Changes No. 1) Bill 2026. The opposition will not oppose the bill. However, we do hold concerns on some aspects of the bill which is before us today. The coalition has always taken the view that Australia must maintain a strong, fair and sustainable social security system as a safety net for all...”

Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading (26 Mar 2026)

“I too rise to speak on the Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026, the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-26 and the Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026. Collectively, these appropriation bills provide legislative authority for additional funding to the consolidated revenue fund for the government. Obviously, they are part of implementing the decisions of both the...”

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• Has spoken in 83 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") 1147 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Anne Ruston's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Mar 2026