• Independent Senator for Victoria
• Changed party from Liberal Party on 19 Jun 2023
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Business: Leave of Absence (26 Mar 2025)

“by leave—I move: That leave of absence be granted to Senator Van for yesterday, 25 March, for parliamentary duties. Question agreed to.”

Statements by Senators: Budget (26 Mar 2025)

“I'd like to congratulate the Treasurer on his budget last night. There aren't many Treasurers who get to do four budgets in one parliament—and, yes, I know that last night's budget was focused on the upcoming election. That's not a criticism; that's just what parties of power do in a pre-budget election. However, let's look at what the budget is really about. The budget is, first and...”

Questions without Notice: Climate Change (13 Feb 2025)

“Thank you, Minister. You referred earlier to the importance of our international agreements. Given the significance of these targets to voters, do you believe both major parties should commit to a 2035 target before the upcoming federal election so that voters are fully informed?”

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• Has spoken in 46 debates in the last year — 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") 177 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

David Van's latest interest statementLast updated: 6 Apr 2023