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Senator Deborah O'Neill , former Representative
- 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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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Third Reading (26 Mar 2026)
“The question is that the bills be read a third time.”
- Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading (26 Mar 2026)
“The question is that the bills be read a second time.”
- Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading (26 Mar 2026)
“The question is that the amendment moved by Senator Roberts be agreed to.”
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- Has spoken in 102 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
- Has spoken in 54 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.
- 20 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Deborah O'Neill speaks.
- 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") 748 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
Register of Interests (What's this?)
Deborah O'Neill's latest interest statement
Last updated: 3 Dec 2025
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- Biography (From ABC's Q & A)
- 2022 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2019 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2016 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2013 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2010 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2007 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Minister for Education and Training (Senate) (18 Feb 2019 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate (18 Feb 2019 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Early Childhood Education and Development (Senate) (18 Feb 2019 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Financial Services (Senate) (21 Aug 2018 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Consumer Affairs (Senate) (21 Aug 2018 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister Assisting for Small Business (Senate) (21 Aug 2018 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Assistant Minister for Innovation (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Communications (Senate) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Minister for Ageing and Mental Health (Mental Health) (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
- Shadow Assistant Minister for Mental Health (6 Dec 2017 to 2 Jun 2019)
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