• Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Committees: Education and Employment Legislation Committee; Report (26 Mar 2026)

“The final report of the university governance inquiry has revealed deep cracks in the institutions that are so key to our economy and the economic empowerment of the next generation of working Australians. The Universities Accord identified: In recent times, our regulatory and university governance arrangements have been too slow to recognise and respond to several important issues …...”

Statements by Senators: Taxation, Ports: Port Operators (26 Mar 2026)

“AI and automation are already changing how work is carried out across the country, including at our ports. DP World is now the world's fifth-largest port operator and handles close to 40 per cent of Australian container trade. From 2011 to 2024, DP World earned around $8.9 billion in revenue in Australia but, over that period, paid only one per cent in corporate tax. Now, you'd think they'd...”

Business: Leave of Absence (24 Mar 2026)

“by leave—I move: That Senator Gallagher be granted leave of absence for today for personal reasons. Question agreed to.”

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• Has spoken in 31 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 341 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Tony Sheldon's latest interest statementLast updated: 16 Sep 2025