• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 25 August 2005 — unknown
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Adjournment: Medicare (4 Sep 2025)

“Labor created Medicare, Labor protects Medicare and Labor is strengthening Medicare by making medicines cheaper for every Australian. This week, the Senate passed the Albanese Labor government's cheaper medicines bill. From 1 January next year, the maximum price for a prescription on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme will fall to $25. That is the lowest price for medicines in more than two...”

Statements by Senators: People with Disability (4 Sep 2025)

“It was a pleasure to attend the Tasmanian Disability Awards last week on behalf of Minister Butler. The evening celebrated the achievements of people with disability and recognised organisations, workers, families and the carers who support them. The awards highlighted the strength, talent and leadership of Tasmania's disability community while reminding us of the work still ahead to build a...”

Bills: Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, Aged Care (Accommodation Payment Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading (3 Sep 2025)

“I stand to talk on the Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. I thank Senator Ananda-Rajah for her comprehensive contribution to the debate today. This bill is another important step in our reform of aged care. It builds on the Aged Care Act 2024, which replaces the old 1997 law and puts the rights and dignity of older Australians at the centre of care. The royal commission...”

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• Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 12 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Carol Brown speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 657 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Carol Brown's latest interest statementLast updated: 12 Dec 2022