• National Party Senator for Queensland
• Shadow Minister for Resources and Northern Australia (since 28 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Susan McDonald speaks (no more than once per day)

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Condolences: Boswell, Hon. Ronald (Ron) Leslie Doyle, AO (3 Mar 2026)

“I rise as a National Party senator cast in the footsteps of Senator Ron Boswell—something that I think we all aspire to. I wish to extend my condolences upon his passing to his daughter, Cathy, to Sophie and to the rest of the family who couldn't be here today. I extend my condolences to all those who loved him and to those who respected him and who were impacted by his political...”

Statements by Senators: Cost of Living (2 Mar 2026)

“Across Australia, families are standing in supermarket aisles, crunching numbers, putting items back on the shelves, swapping brands, cutting meals and asking themselves a question that they never used to: how has it got this expensive to feed my family? And they're right. It feels expensive because it is expensive. New inflation figures show that inflation is running at 3.8 per cent, which...”

Bills: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (20 Jan 2026)

“This legislation, the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026, is bad. It's rushed. There was no consultation with affected Australians—one million constituents, one million Australians who didn't get a say—and there was definitely none done with firearm related researchers and academics who are saying this legislation will not work. It...”

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• Has spoken in 25 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 201 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Susan McDonald's latest interest statementLast updated: 11 Dec 2025