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Senator Matt O'Sullivan
- Liberal Party Senator for WA
- Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning (since 17 Feb 2026)
Deputy Manager of Opposition Business (since 17 Feb 2026)
Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence (since 17 Feb 2026) - Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Statements by Senators: Western Australia: Renewable Energy (5 Mar 2026)
“Western Australia is in the midst of a significant and rushed energy transition driven by the Albanese government's net zero agenda. Projects like the proposed 250-megawatt four-hour Baldivis battery costing around half a billion dollars show how quickly developers are moving to position themselves within the government's policy settings, as coal-fired power stations at Collie and Muja are...”
- Documents: Cybersafety; Order for the Production of Documents (5 Mar 2026)
“I'm wondering for your guidance on whether or not this copying—control-v—of motions is actually a breach of standing order 196—tedious repetition?”
- Business: Rearrangement (5 Mar 2026)
“Pursuant to order, the sitting of the Senate will be suspended until the ringing of the bells to enable senators to attend the address from the Prime Minister of Canada. Sitting suspended from 10:10 to 11:45”
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- Has spoken in 69 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") 322 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
Register of Interests (What's this?)
Matt O'Sullivan's latest interest statement
Last updated: 8 Dec 2025
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Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Assistant Minister for Fisheries and Forestry (28 May 2025 to 17 Feb 2026)
- Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure (28 May 2025 to 17 Feb 2026)
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