• Australian Labor Party Senator for SA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Marielle Smith speaks (no more than once per day)

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How Marielle Smith voted on key issues since 2006:

• Voted very strongly against increasing protection of Australia's fresh water. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing marine conservation. votes
• Voted very strongly for increasing investment in renewable energy. votes
• Voted very strongly against more scrutiny of intelligence services & police. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing restrictions on gambling. votes
• Has never voted on encouraging Australian-based industry. votes
• Voted very strongly for increasing surveillance powers. votes
• Voted very strongly for decreasing ABC and SBS funding. votes

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• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

First Speech: (11 Sep 2019)

“I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge Senators Dodson, McCarthy and Lambie, as well as Linda Burney and Ken Wyatt, who sit in the other place. And I acknowledge the 39 Aboriginal language groups that make up the great state of South Australia. There has been enough debate,...”

Questions without Notice: Pensions and Benefits (31 Jul 2019)

“When will the government finally admit that robo-debt, with its inaccuracies, cruel enforcement measures and a lack of human oversight, has failed?”

Questions without Notice: Pensions and Benefits (31 Jul 2019)

“I refer the minister to 80-year-old Canberra woman Wilma Spence, who this month was hounded for $61.13 dating back to 1995. How many debts is the government pursuing that are more than seven years old?”

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• Has spoken in 3 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") 2 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)