• Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2014 — Federal election
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Bills: Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2026; In Committee (31 Mar 2026)

“Barnaby did!”

Bills: Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2026; In Committee (31 Mar 2026)

“I thank the minister. That was some useful information there; I recognise that. I'm trying to help the trade minister here, because I know he wants to drill, baby, drill; he'd love to do it! He'd love nothing more than to get out on an oil rig and see that liquid gold flow, but I realise he's a little constrained in his current environment. I wish him well in his efforts; I hope he can...”

Bills: Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2026; In Committee (31 Mar 2026)

“Equinor.”

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• Has spoken in 71 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 830 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Matthew Canavan's latest interest statementLast updated: 17 Jan 2026