• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for NT
• Minister for Indigenous Australians (since 29 Jul 2024)
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Bills: National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; In Committee (18 Aug 2026)

“This government is very clear about the value of every Australian, and it's why, as a Labor government, we are proud of previous efforts by the labour movement and previous Labor governments to establish a scheme that is really unparalleled globally to support people with disability to live full and inclusive lives. We want this scheme to be here for the long term, and it's why we have taken...”

Questions without Notice: Indigenous Employment (18 Aug 2026)

“Obstacles? Oh, let me tell you about those obstacles, Senator Cox. It was good to see the shadow minister for Indigenous Australians, Julian Leeser, attend Garma this year. In his speech, he described our 6,000 jobs—”

Questions without Notice: Indigenous Employment (18 Aug 2026)

“Oh, they're awake! In his speech, he described the 6,000 jobs in remote communities as 'not ambitious enough'. 'We must do better than that,' he said. Well, let me go back to the coalition's record. You promised 1,000 jobs. How many did you deliver?”

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• Has spoken in 43 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") 428 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)