• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Shadow Minister for the Public Service (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Minister for Finance (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Minister for Government Services (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (25 Jun 2026)

“Yes, I am, President. Leave not granted.”

Business: Consideration of Legislation (25 Jun 2026)

“Pursuant to contingent notice standing in the name of the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate, I move: That so much of standing orders be suspended as would prevent further considerations of the bills without a limitation of time. Let's be very clear about what is happening here. It is 1.30 pm on Thursday, and we have hit the guillotine on the most significant tax changes that we have seen...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; In Committee (25 Jun 2026)

“Minister, I'll move on to a different topic: the impact of your tax changes on housing. We know that the budget says 35,000 fewer homes will be built as a result of the CGT changes and the negative gearing changes. We also know that the reason any houses are being built is that the infrastructure fund you borrowed from a previous coalition policy we have indeed since matched and increased....”

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• Has spoken in 52 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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Claire Chandler's latest interest statementLast updated: 18 Feb 2026