• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Statements by Senators: Cybersecurity (6 Nov 2025)

“I note that last month was Cyber Security Awareness month, so I wanted to take the opportunity today to raise this incredibly important issue here in the Senate chamber. We know that Australia is under sustained cyberattacks, and they are not just from rogue and uncoordinated criminals but also from foreign adversaries exploiting our institutions. Today, I note the government has a sanctioned...”

Bills: Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2025; In Committee (6 Nov 2025)

“Noting that we are approaching the hard marker, I want to very briefly put on record the coalition's position on this amendment. As has been foreshadowed, we will not be supporting Senator Faruqi's amendment here today. We are very sympathetic to the substance of the NGOs' plea that Senator Faruqi alluded to in her contribution on this amendment, and we do urge the government to continue...”

Bills: Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2025; Second Reading (5 Nov 2025)

“I rise today to speak in support of the Criminal Code Amendment (State Sponsors of Terrorism) Bill 2025. This is a long overdue and critically important measure that closes a dangerous gap in our national security framework. This bill empowers the Australian government to formally designate foreign state entities as sponsors of terrorism and introduces new criminal offences for conduct...”

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Claire Chandler's latest interest statementLast updated: 30 Sep 2025