• 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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Committees: Scrutiny of Bills Committee; Scrutiny Digest (4 Sep 2025)

“At the request of Senator Dean Smith, I present Scrutiny digest 5 of 2025 of the Standing Committee for the Scrutiny of Bills, dated 4 September 2025. I move: That the Senate take note of the report. I seek leave to continue my remarks later. Leave granted; debate adjourned.”

Statements by Senators: Social Cohesion (2 Sep 2025)

“I love our flag. I love our country. And 3 September is National Flag Day. National Flag Day celebrates the first time our nation's flag was flown, on 3 September 1901. Our flag is our foremost symbol. It is an expression of Australian identity, unity and pride. So I want to take this opportunity to reflect on the nature of our nation and what Australia represents for those of us who are...”

Ministerial Statements: Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (28 Aug 2025)

“In relation to the statement that was tabled by the minister, I move: That the Senate take note of the document. I seek leave to continue my remarks later. Leave granted; debate adjourned.”

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• Has spoken in 47 debates in the last year — 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") 508 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

James McGrath's latest interest statementLast updated: 13 Oct 2022