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

“Over the course of this inquiry, our committee heard from 81 higher education providers and major sector bodies. We received over 200 submissions and held public hearings across three states. The fact that became incredibly clear to us over the course of this inquiry is that poor governance at our universities has failed both staff and students, who told us over and over again that they felt...”

Bills: National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (23 Mar 2026)

“I also rise to speak on the National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026. It is well known in this chamber and outside of it that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people continue to face unacceptably high and persistent levels of disadvantage. The scale, depth and urgency of the systemic failures affecting Aboriginal...”

Statements by Senators: Aviation Industry (23 Mar 2026)

“Australia's aviation industry connects Australian travellers to the world. It supports jobs, trade, tourism and opportunity. When aviation works well, our whole country benefits. But for too long, workers in our aviation industry have been let down. The industry has faced crisis after crisis: global health emergencies, volcanic eruptions and other climate based disruptions, conflicts, and...”

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• Has spoken in 53 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 210 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Marielle Smith's latest interest statementLast updated: 11 Mar 2026