• Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2014 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Matthew Canavan speaks (no more than once per day)

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Condolences: His Holiness Pope Francis (22 Jul 2025)

“I would like to associate myself with the beautiful sentiments that have been expressed this evening in the condolence motion for Pope Francis, with Catholics all around the world and with those who are saddened by his passing. Jesus Christ told his followers to be the salt of the earth, and Pope Francis definitely lived up to that admonition by being a pope who added flavour to the Catholic...”

Statements by Senators: Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games (26 Mar 2025)

“I'd like to make a few comments today to commend the LNP Queensland government on their excellent plan, for the 2032 Olympics, announced yesterday. It has been quite the rocky road to get to this point. There have been a few stumbles along the way, but I do think we now have a plan that all Queenslanders and all Australians can get behind and deliver the best games ever in 2032. That's...”

Statements by Senators: Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games (26 Mar 2025)

“What did you say? Where's the pig shooting? That's a very good interjection from Senator Pocock! We might put that. I think each games has the ability to add a couple of local events. I have a few places I'd suggest for the pigging! We could market western Queensland as well. But you distract me, Senator Pocock. We've got the sailing up in the Whitsundays and Townsville. That's a wonderful...”

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• Has spoken in 52 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 9 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Matthew Canavan speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 768 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Matthew Canavan's latest interest statementLast updated: 28 Apr 2023