• Australian Greens Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 20 June 2012 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Neuroblastoma (3 Jul 2024)

“'The lengths you have to go to in order to save the life of a kid. The desperation, the hopelessness, and a health minister telling you on the phone that, unfortunately, we just have to wait. There is no tomorrow for some kids.' These are the words of Tyler Richardson, whose son, Harris, is currently battling high-risk neuroblastoma, a highly aggressive cancer that affects young children....”

Bills: Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (More Support in the Safety Net) Bill 2024; Second Reading (3 Jul 2024)

“by leave—I withdraw the call for a division tomorrow.”

Statements by Senators: Right to Protest (3 Jul 2024)

“This week is the 41st anniversary of the historic Franklin Dam decision, a High Court decision to protect the Franklin River for future generations forever. This is one of the world's great wild rivers, with one of the world's great whitewater rafting experiences, which brings hundreds of thousands of tourists to my home state of Tasmania. The Franklin Dam blockade saw the arrests of nearly...”

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• Has spoken in 74 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 8 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 8 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Peter Whish-Wilson speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 886 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Peter Whish-Wilson's latest interest statementLast updated: 24 Aug 2022