• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
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Matters of Public Importance: Cost of Living (21 Mar 2023)

“I wasn't talking to anyone. I was saying, 'Those on that side of the chamber,' but, if you think I did—”

Matters of Public Importance: Cost of Living (21 Mar 2023)

“but those on that side had nine years to come up with an energy policy. They had 26 of them but delivered not one. You can rewrite your fairytales as often as you like when you come into this chamber, but the Australian people saw right through you. They are reliant on the leadership of Anthony Albanese and the Labor government, who will do what is necessary to protect and to support those...”

Matters of Public Importance: Cost of Living (21 Mar 2023)

“I apologise, Acting Deputy President. The reality is that those opposite—those under Mr Dutton—will not agree to support the housing future fund which will provide the opportunity to get women and children off the street and into their own homes. It will get older women off the street—away from being forced into living on the street. It will also help women who are leaving...”

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• Has spoken in 73 debates in the last year — well above 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") 713 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Helen Polley's latest interest statementLast updated: 24 Aug 2022