• 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: Additional Answers: Community Grants (13 Oct 2026)

“To the question I received from Senator Roberts, I made the point that it was unclear which minister was responsible for answering that question. It turns out it was me, as the Minister representing the Minister for Home Affairs. But my answer still stands.”

Documents: Minister for Communications; Order for the Production of Documents (13 Oct 2026)

“I have a point of order. That's a clear reflection on Senator Farrell, who was, it would appear, given no notice whatsoever of Senator Payman's intention to ask about this. To then criticise him for not being here to respond to something that he had no knowledge of is a clear reflection on Senator Farrell. I'd strongly suggest that Senator Payman withdraw that. Perhaps she could consider...”

Questions without Notice: Education (13 Oct 2026)

“Well, I think we know the answer. Senator Hume has made clear who the risk to this policy is, and that's Senator Hume herself. We're training more tradies to build the homes we need and drive our clean energy transition; more nurses to care for those who need it most; and more early childhood educators and aged-care workers educating and caring for our youngest and oldest Australians. That is...”

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• Has spoken in 84 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") 1333 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)