• Australian Greens Senator for NSW
• Became a Senator on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Defence (5 Mar 2026)

“Minister, the question was clear. Acknowledging the very real impact of sovereignty on Australia, with US nuclear submarines stationed here—we built the bases for them: $8 billion of Australian public money for building the bases for US nuclear submarines—how do you match our utter dependence on the United States, on personnel, on procurement, and our inability to stand up with an...”

Questions without Notice: Defence (5 Mar 2026)

“Minister, it's clear that your government's commitment to AUKUS has denied our country the ability to make independent foreign policy decisions. The Canadian Prime Minister asked today: 'Will middle powers come together to stand up for collective values, or will we let the hegemons dictate outcomes?' Minister, will your government let the US decide our policy, or will you cancel AUKUS?”

Questions without Notice: Defence (5 Mar 2026)

“No answer. On Monday morning, two American P-8A Poseidon reconnaissance planes flew from the US military base in Diego Garcia.”

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• Has spoken in 101 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 414 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

David Shoebridge's latest interest statementLast updated: 22 Oct 2025