• Australian Labor Party Senator for Queensland
• Assistant Minister for Tourism (since 13 May 2025)
  Assistant Minister for Pacific Island Affairs (since 13 May 2025)
  Assistant Minister for Northern Australia (since 13 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Bills: Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Third Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“I move: That this bill be now read a third time. Question agreed to. Bill read a third time.”

Bills: Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“I thank the Senate for the indication of support for the Coal Mining Industry (Long Service Leave) Legislation Amendment Bill 2026. I'll just make a very brief comment. The bill is about delivering fairness and certainty for workers in the black-coal mining industry and supporting employers. The bill creates a practical, time-limited pathway for employers to resolve unpaid levies so that...”

Bills: Aged Care Amendment (Restoring Human Override for Aged Care Needs Assessments) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“At the outset, I want to put two things on the record. I think senators around this chamber have genuine care and concern for older Australians in ensuring that they get dignity in their later years; I'm not doubting that in any way. There was bipartisan support for the government's reforms, and we certainly want to continue in that way. Unfortunately, though, at the outset, I do need to make...”

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• Has spoken in 58 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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Nita Green's latest interest statementLast updated: 11 Mar 2026