• Australian Labor Party Representative for Braddon
• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Entered the Senate on 1 July 2011 — Federal election
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 28 March 2025 — Resigned
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Adjournment: Early Childhood Education and Care (11 Feb 2026)

“I rise today to speak about the Albanese Labor government's unwavering commitment to giving every Australian child the best possible start in life. Where a child is born or what their parents do for work should never determine the quality of education and care they receive in those critical early years. We know the evidence is clear. Quality early learning lays the foundation for lifelong...”

Matters of Public Importance: Construction, Forestry and Maritime Employees Union (11 Feb 2026)

“On this side, we retain full confidence in the administrator, respected King's Counsel Mr Mark Irving. Can I reinforce again, as my colleague did a moment ago, the words of Geoffrey Watson KC—hardly a partisan figure. During the inquiry, after reading reports of coalition calls for the administrator to resign, Mr Watson paused proceedings and said: There's something I'd like to say...”

Questions without Notice: Health Care (11 Feb 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government improving access to health care for people in regional Australia, and how does increasing the bulk-billing rate improve health outcomes after a decade of cuts and neglect?”

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• Has spoken in 30 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 82 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 3 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 3 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 21 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 494 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Anne Urquhart's latest interest statementLast updated: 11 Apr 2023