• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Queensland
• Assistant Minister for Resources (since 13 May 2025)
  Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (since 29 Jul 2024)
  Assistant Minister for Regional Development (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Business: Rearrangement (13 Oct 2026)

“At the request of Senator Gallagher, I move: That, on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, consideration of the business before the Senate be interrupted at approximately 5 pm, but not so as to interrupt a senator speaking, to allow senators to make valedictory statements relating to Senator Duniam. Question agreed to.”

Documents: Minister for Communications; Order for the Production of Documents (13 Oct 2026)

“I thank Senator Payman for that address. I would add that my understanding of the government response was that no documents existed within the scope of the request. But, as pointed out by Minister Wong earlier, given the lack of notice that was given to the government, in terms of the ability to respond to this matter, I move: That this matter be adjourned to a later hour today. Question...”

Questions without Notice: Sovereign Capability (17 Sep 2026)

“On a point of order, they didn't wait five seconds, President, before they started interjecting again. I'm very interested in this answer and I can barely hear even though I'm right next to the minister.”

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• Has spoken in 87 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 5 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 477 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)