• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Queensland
• Minister for the Environment and Water (since 13 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Questions without Notice: Apprenticeships (15 Sep 2026)

“The Albanese government does want to give Australians the best chance of filling the jobs that we need, and that means giving them the training that they need. We know that the right-wing coalition of the Liberals, the Nationals and One Nation want to cut TAFE and make it harder for chippies, sparkies and plumbers to get the qualifications they need. One Nation, of course, also want to...”

Questions without Notice: Apprenticeships (15 Sep 2026)

“Nick is one of the 38,000 new housing construction apprentices backed by our government's $10,000 incentive in the first 14 months of the program. Nick is a first-year carpentry apprentice who's completing a certificate III at Beenleigh TAFE in the electorate of Forde. On the $10,000 incentive, Nick said: 'Yes, it definitely helps. Being an apprentice is pretty tough. I think it's a brilliant...”

Questions without Notice: Apprenticeships (15 Sep 2026)

“It's very good to know that Senator Smith's mother and stepfather were both proud TAFE teachers—that's how much Senator Smith believes in the TAFE system. Wouldn't it be nice to have one person over on the other side who believes in the TAFE system! The Albanese Labor government believes in the TAFE system, and we're delivering real change to ensure Australians get the skills they need...”

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• Has spoken in 77 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 6 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1322 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)