• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Matters of Urgency: Taxation (14 Oct 2026)

“Senator McGrath has brought on an urgency motion about a problem that was actually examined 50 years ago. Apparently, the urgency is to make sure we still do nothing about it. In 1972, Liberal treasurer Billy Snedden commissioned the Asprey review. Its 1975 report asked a basic question: how do we build a tax system that is fair, efficient and simple? One problem it identified was income...”

Questions without Notice: Economy (14 Oct 2026)

“We know a strong budget gives Australia the buffers it needs to respond to global economic shocks. Minister, why is it important to keep improving the budget, and are there any risks to the Albanese Labor government's responsible economic management?”

Questions without Notice: Economy (14 Oct 2026)

“Thank you for that investment-grade answer, Minister. The International Monetary Fund has warned—”

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• Has spoken in 36 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 41 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)