• 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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Bills: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (20 Jan 2026)

“I've returned this week hopefully with the same intent as other senators, that what we should be doing here in this shortened day is to take actions to reduce the risk of the horrific events of 14 December happening again. I don't support this bill because I don't see a significant link here between the tragedy of what we saw and what we are doing here today. In fact, much of what we are...”

Condolences: Bondi Beach: Attack (19 Jan 2026)

“The Bondi terror attacks are a personal tragedy for the 15 innocent Australians that lost their lives and the families that are left to pick up the pieces. Today, we recognise their heroism, their sacrifice and their loss as a parliament. The Bondi terror attacks are a national tragedy too, that has torn at the fabric of our nation. For Jewish Australians that fabric was first woven in 1788...”

Bills: Environment Protection Reform Bill 2025, National Environmental Protection Agency Bill 2025, Environment Information Australia Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Customs Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Excise Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (General Charges Imposition) Bill 2025, Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (Restoration Charge Imposition) Bill 2025; In Committee (27 Nov 2025)

“I want to make some comments that broadly go to amendment on sheet 3511 and the bill itself, particularly given I was denied the opportunity to speak during the second reading debate.”

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• Has spoken in 64 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") 806 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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