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Senator Andrew McLachlan
- Liberal Party Senator for SA
- Changed party from Deputy-President on 22 Jul 2025; from Liberal Party on 26 Jul 2022
- Became a Senator on 6 February 2020 — unknown
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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Adjournment: Social Cohesion (22 Jun 2026)
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“Earlier this month I had the good fortune of being invited by Adireddy Yara, one of the founders of the Adelaide Telangana Association, to join them in their celebration of their state formation day. Telangana is the most recently created state within India, which occurred on 2 June 2014, so it's not only a celebration of them gaining franchise but also to acknowledge the hard work everyone...”
- Bills: Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025, Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (30 Mar 2026)
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“I rise to speak to the Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025 and the Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025, and I associate myself with the remarks of my fellow senators. The creation of the commissioner position is a product of the findings of the royal commission. It will not only hold Defence accountable but also...”
- Adjournment: Australian Army, South Australia: Community Events (24 Mar 2026)
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“On each Army birthday, the recipients of the Jonathan Church Good Soldiering Award are announced. The award is named in honour of Trooper Jonathan Church, who, in 1995, risked his life to carry a child to safety. Trooper Church's actions personified the values of the Australian Army soldier. He demonstrated ethical leadership, strength of character and service beyond expectation. Soldiers and...”
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- Has spoken in 43 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") 109 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
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Andrew McLachlan's latest interest statement
Last updated: 15 Dec 2025
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