• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for NT
• Became a Senator on 16 June 1998 — unknown
• Left Senate on 6 September 2013 — retired

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Committees: Community Affairs References Committee; Report (20 Jun 2006)

“Professor Chalmers said to us while we were in Darwin that the story of petrol sniffing in Australia—as you are aware—is characterised by a series of inquiries and reports at the national, state and local levels. It would be true to say not only that I endorse the sentiments of my colleagues who were part of this Senate inquiry but also that there is a very sincere feeling among...”

Matters of Urgency: Indigenous Communities (19 Jun 2006)

“This week I celebrate eight years since being sworn in to the Senate. When I look back over that time, I think that not a month has gone by when we have not debated something about Indigenous Australians in this chamber. I pride myself in saying that by now I have got around to most, if not all, of the communities in the Northern Territory at least more than a couple of times. But unlike some...”

Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006: Second Reading (16 Jun 2006)

“The incorporated speech read as follows— The Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Enrolment Integrity and other Measures) Bill 2005 will, if passed, severely disadvantage thousands of Australians in terms of enrolling and voting, especially those in rural and remote areas such as in my own electorate of the Northern Territory. This bill, far from following recommendations made by the...”

More of Trish Crossin's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — below average amongst Senators.
• 25 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 273 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)