Don Farrell, former Senator, SA (OpenAustralia.org)

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Don Farrell, former Senator

Former Australian Labor Party Senator for SA
Special Minister of State (since 1 Jun 2022)
Deputy Leader of the Government in the Senate (since 1 Jun 2022)
Minister for Trade and Tourism (since 1 Jun 2022)
Became a Senator on — Federal election
Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Most recent appearances in parliament

Questions without Notice: Sovereign Capability (17 Sep 2026): “President, I ask that further questions be placed on the Notice Paper.”
Questions without Notice: Prime Minister (17 Sep 2026): “Governments make promises in the lead-up to elections. That's what the government did in the lead-up to the last election. The Australian people voted for the Labor Party. They voted for Anthony Albanese to continue as the Prime Minister, and, having won the election—having announced the project before the election—the Prime Minister honoured the undertaking that he took, and he...”
Questions without Notice: Prime Minister (17 Sep 2026): “Look, I would welcome it if Senator McKenzie would only answer the questions that were asked of her about the sports rorts— (Time expired)”

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Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
14 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 868 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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Other offices held in the past

Shadow Minister for Sport and Tourism (28 Jan 2021 to 1 Jun 2022)
Shadow Minister Assisting for Small and Family Business (Senate) (10 Nov 2020 to 28 Jan 2021)
Shadow Minister for Small and Family Business (Senate) (10 Nov 2020 to 28 Jan 2021)
Shadow Minister for the Arts (Senate) (10 Nov 2020 to 1 Jun 2022)
Shadow Minister for Industrial Relations (Senate) (10 Nov 2020 to 1 Jun 2022)
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition (2 Jun 2019 to 1 Jun 2022)
Shadow Minister for Tourism (2 Jun 2019 to 28 Jan 2021)
Shadow Minister for Justice (Senate) (21 Aug 2018 to 2 Jun 2019)
Shadow Minister for National Security (Senate) (21 Aug 2018 to 2 Jun 2019)
Shadow Attorney-General (Senate) (21 Aug 2018 to 2 Jun 2019)
Shadow Minister for Finance (Senate) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel (Senate) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
Shadow Minister for Defence (Senate) (6 Dec 2017 to 21 Aug 2018)
Shadow Minister for Regional Services, Territories and Local Government (Senate) (6 Dec 2017 to 21 Aug 2018)
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development (Senate) (6 Dec 2017 to 21 Aug 2018)
Shadow Minister for Sport (6 Dec 2017 to 28 Jan 2021)
Shadow Special Minister of State (6 Dec 2017 to 1 Jun 2022)
Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (18 Oct 2013 to 6 Dec 2017)
Shadow Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC (18 Oct 2013 to 6 Dec 2017)
Minister for Sport (1 Jul 2013 to 18 Sep 2013)
Minister Assisting on Tourism (25 Mar 2013 to 18 Sep 2013)
Minister for Science and Research (25 Mar 2013 to 1 Jul 2013)
Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water (14 Sep 2010 to 25 Mar 2013)

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