• 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
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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...”

Questions without Notice: Gun Control (20 Jan 2026)

“What about a car? What about knives? What about a bomb?”

Condolences: Bondi Beach: Attack (19 Jan 2026)

“In the days following the horrific terrorist attack in Bondi, I've spoken with many Australians who feel shaken, unsettled and searching for reassurance that the country we love remains a place of safety, freedom and mutual respect. But nowhere has that fear been felt more acutely than within Australia's Jewish community. Today, we pause to mourn the 15 innocent lives lost, for the 40 injured...”

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• Has spoken in 24 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") 200 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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