• Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (since 13 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 6 May 2015 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (5 Nov 2025)

“Thank you, Senator Polley. The Albanese Labor government will always protect and strengthen Medicare, whether it is expanding bulk-billing, delivering cheaper medicines or delivering the 137 urgent care clinics, which will mean that four out of five Australians will live within a 20-minute drive of an urgent care clinic. I'd invite the Senate to compare that to the record of those opposite....”

Questions without Notice: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (5 Nov 2025)

“That is good news, Senator Polley. In May, the Australian people voted for a government that would deliver strong and affordable health care for all Australians. Last Saturday the Albanese Labor government's largest ever single investment in the history of Medicare—an $8½ billion dollar investment—kicked in. What does that mean? It does mean more bulk-billing for more...”

Questions without Notice: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (5 Nov 2025)

“Before I begin answering, I indicate that Senator McCarthy tells me that we are also welcoming the Northern Territory's deputy opposition leader, Mr Dheran Young, in the gallery. I welcome him here today. It's a great question, Senator Polley, because the Albanese government is slashing the cost of medicines. That is providing real relief for families across Australia. It's why, earlier this...”

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• Has spoken in 75 debates in the last year — 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") 769 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Jenny McAllister's latest interest statementLast updated: 12 Nov 2025