• President, and Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Became a Senator on 15 May 2013 — unknown
• Email me whenever Sue Lines speaks (no more than once per day)

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Adjournment: Early Childhood Education and Care (5 Feb 2026)

“I remind honourable senators that the legislation committees will meet to consider estimates, commencing on Monday 9 February 2026 at 9 am. Senate adjourned at 17:40”

Documents: Housing; Order for the Production of Documents (5 Feb 2026)

“I will remind the minister to refer to senators by their correct name. If a senator has been offended, I'll ask the minister to withdraw the comment. I'm not entirely sure, to be honest, exactly what's being asked to be withdrawn, but if you have offended a senator—”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (5 Feb 2026)

“Minister McAllister, please resume your seat. Senator Ruston, I've lost count of the times I've called you. I've also asked you to stop the running commentary. So, for the remaining 20 seconds, please be quiet. Minister McAllister, please continue.”

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• Has spoken in 339 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 5 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Sue Lines speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 624 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Sue Lines's latest interest statementLast updated: 30 Jan 2026