• Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2014 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Matthew Canavan speaks (no more than once per day)

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Budget: Statement and Documents (14 May 2026)

“Labor's budget of broken promises sells out regional Australia and by doing so sells out the future of all Australians. In our lucky country, we should be able to promise younger Australians a wealthier, healthier and easier life than the one we had. Every generation of Australians has not only made that promise but delivered upon it. Labor's budget breaks promises, but, worse still, it...”

Questions without Notice: Energy (14 May 2026)

“I'll take two points of order, on relevance and on personal reflection. The minister was asked about mining— Honourable senators interjecting—”

Questions without Notice: Energy (14 May 2026)

“I don't think that was my fault.”

More of Matthew Canavan's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 79 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 9 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Matthew Canavan speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 839 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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