• Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Shadow Special Minister of State (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Minister for Urban Infrastructure and Cities (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Minister for Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (since 28 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2014 — Federal election
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Statements by Senators: Albanese Government (4 Nov 2025)

“There is a cult of secrecy building a culture of secrecy in Parliament House. When Labor came to office, Prime Minister Albanese promised Australians a new era of accountability and transparency. But what we have instead is the least transparent government perhaps since Federation. This is an arrogant government and an arrogant prime minister, who believe they are accountable to no-one, least...”

Motions: Question Time (3 Nov 2025)

“David Smith is going to lose his seat.”

Motions: Question Time (3 Nov 2025)

“You sacked our staff.”

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• Has spoken in 40 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 4 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever James McGrath speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 520 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

James McGrath's latest interest statementLast updated: 28 Oct 2025