• Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Robertson
• Entered the Senate on 13 November 2013 — unknown
• Previously Representative for Robertson until 7 September 2013 — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026; Second Reading (31 Mar 2026)

“It's hard to fathom the invective and negativity that are embedded in the contributions in the chamber today by those opposite. Given the real pain people are experiencing when they approach their local to fill up with fuel in the way they normally do and that they are managing their finances to figure out how they can either keep the business going or keep their car on the...”

Bills: Export Finance and Insurance Corporation Amendment (Strategic Reserve) Bill 2026; Second Reading (31 Mar 2026)

“While I appreciate the drama and rhetorical flourish of contributions here in the chamber, Australians need fuel. They're not interested in words being issued with passion and vigour that actually mean nothing to them when they get to the bowser. They need a responsible government that's actually doing what needs to be done. I want to put on the record that, in the preparation of the vehicle...”

Matters of Urgency: Fuel (31 Mar 2026)

“It's always interesting to hear from Senator McGrath and get yet another of the opposition's logical inconsistencies on the public record. On the one hand he calls out the Albanese Labor government to outline how it will ensure that fuel is delivered to Australians where it's needed. With that bit, absolutely, I agree. Then he goes on to call for the government to rule out heavy-handed...”

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• Has spoken in 102 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 56 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 211 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 750 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Deborah O'Neill's latest interest statementLast updated: 3 Dec 2025