• Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2014 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Canavan, Mr John (2 Jul 2026)

“I wish to place a matter on the public record in relation to my brother, who, through a consortium, has acquired a minority interest in the Phosphate Hill fertiliser operation. I have sought advice from the Office of the Clerk of the Senate regarding any obligation I have to include this information on the Register of Senators' Interests. This advice has indicated that I am under no...”

Motions: Grocery Prices (2 Jul 2026)

“I welcome the debate that's been brought forward by Senator Hanson, because we just haven't heard enough from the government about the most important issue facing Australian families, and that is the cost of living. It is the most common issue that's raised with me. When we get out of this place—we'll get out of it soon—I'm sure we'll be inundated. When we go back to our...”

Committees: Electoral Matters Joint Committee; Report (2 Jul 2026)

“I want to make some brief remarks here. I was in the chamber yesterday when this report was tabled. I have never really seen, in my experience, such a partisan attack on a group of Australians who are simply participating in our democracy. For reasons a little unknown, this government has decided, post an election, on day one, to target and attack a group of people broadly under the...”

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• Has spoken in 92 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 862 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Matthew Canavan's latest interest statementLast updated: 17 Jan 2026