• Liberal Party Senator for NSW
• Became a Senator on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Bills: Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025; Second Reading (5 Feb 2026)

“I don't think that surprises us at all, Senator Shoebridge. I rise today to speak on the Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025, which improves oversight of Australia's defence. I support this bill because the proper governance and accountability of the defence of Australia is more important today than on any other day since World War II. The Liberal Party...”

Bills: Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025; Second Reading (5 Feb 2026)

“Those who are unwilling to hold the sovereignty of this nation above all else and who would seek to use this platform to defund and hamstring our defence forces are unwelcome. This convention must be followed. If not, our prime minister, Anthony Albanese, will send a message to Australians and foreign adversaries that he not serious about defence. This committee is essential today. Australia...”

Adjournment: National Security (4 Feb 2026)

“In an era of increasing geopolitical volatility and fragmented global supply chains, the concept of national security has evolved far beyond the strength of our nation's military. For Australia, true security is now synonymous with national resilience—that is, the ability of our domestic systems to withstand, adapt to and recover from external shocks. While a well-funded Australian...”

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• Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 25 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Jessica Collins's latest interest statementLast updated: 15 Aug 2025