• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Questions without Notice: Indigenous Business (15 Oct 2026)

“The Albanese Labor government is achieving results with business hubs and the Indigenous Procurement Policy. Are there any obstacles standing in the way of the government's approach to economic empowerment for First Nations people?”

Questions without Notice: Indigenous Business (15 Oct 2026)

“Thank you, Minister. The Albanese Labor government's Indigenous business hubs are providing on-the-ground assistance for Indigenous businesses to thrive. What has been the feedback about the experiences of businesses who are using those hubs?”

Questions without Notice: Indigenous Business (15 Oct 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator McCarthy. October is Indigenous Business Month, a month to celebrate, showcase and, most importantly, purchase from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses. Can the minister outline the importance of First Nations businesses to the economy and how the Albanese Labor government is supporting them to grow?”

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• Has spoken in 60 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 1 person is tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 124 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)