• 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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Bills: Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner Bill 2025, Defence and Veterans' Service Commissioner (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (30 Mar 2026)

“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)

“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...”

Committees: Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy Select Committee; Report (24 Mar 2026)

“I rise to speak on the report of the Select Committee on Information Integrity on Climate Change and Energy. I too thank the chair for his leadership—a firm hand on the tiller—as well as all my fellow committee members, the secretariat and all those that made submissions. I also thank the generosity of Senator Pocock for working with me to draft some additional comments. I would...”

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• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 108 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Andrew McLachlan's latest interest statementLast updated: 15 Dec 2025