• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Mar 2026)

“The national accounts data reflect a deliberate strategy of budget discipline, at a time when economic leadership matters.”

Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Mar 2026)

“Yes. Can the minister outline why the Albanese Labor government's approach to responsible economic management— Honourable senators interjecting—”

Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Mar 2026)

“It's not the Bernie Madoff school of economics over there! Can the minister outline Labor's approach to economic management and why it's so important during a period of increasing uncertainty around the world? Honourable senators interjecting—”

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• Has spoken in 32 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") 22 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Richard Dowling's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Feb 2026