• Australian Labor Party Senator for NT
• Minister for Indigenous Australians (since 29 Jul 2024)
• Became a Senator on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Malarndirri McCarthy speaks (no more than once per day)

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Condolences: Crossin, Ms Patricia Margaret (Trish), AM (24 Jun 2026)

“I rise today to remember someone who means so much to me and my families in the Gulf country of Borroloola. I first met Trish when I was a young mum in Borroloola. I remember meeting her in the Working Women's Centre with her dear mate Gillian Harrison, both of whom became very good mates of mine as well. We offer our deep condolences, Mark. I've been thinking a lot about you and your...”

Questions without Notice: Indigenous Australians (24 Jun 2026)

“Well, there they are, the coalition of chaos. That's right; they're the coalition of cuts. Come on, I woke you up. Senator Nampijinpa Price has been penning op eds and sending out fundraising emails criticising our jobs agenda while providing absolutely no policy solutions of their own, and Senator Hanson has been declaring her desire for a monoculture. One Nation is leading this coalition,...”

Questions without Notice: Indigenous Australians (24 Jun 2026)

“Well, mayors from across the country are in Canberra this week—Alister Gibson from Wujal Wujal, Bruce Gibson from Hope Vale, James Woods from West Arnhem, Elsie Seriat from Torres Shire Council and Richard Sewter from Mornington Peninsula Shire. There is one thing their communities all have in common, and that is support from the Albanese Labor government through our Low-cost Essentials...”

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• Has spoken in 44 debates in the last year — well below 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") 418 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Malarndirri McCarthy's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Aug 2025