• Australian Labor Party Senator for NT
• Minister for Indigenous Australians (since 29 Jul 2024)
• Became a Senator on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Motions: Perth: Attack (3 Feb 2026)

“I rise to condemn the sickening attack on an Invasion Day rally in Perth last week. On 26 January, First Nations families and non-Indigenous supporters gathered at Forrest Place in peaceful protest, exercising their democratic right to make their voices heard. First Nations people were leading 2½ thousand Australians of all walks of life, waving the Aboriginal flag and national flag and...”

Condolences: Bondi Beach: Attack (19 Jan 2026)

“I rise to offer my condolences to the Jewish community following the horror of last month's antisemitic terrorist attack. On that warm December evening, Jewish Sydneysiders had gathered in joy on Bondi Beach, on the lands of the Birrabirragal of the Eora nation and the nearby clans of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. They met at Bondi Beach, a location so many Australians associate with...”

Bills: Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025, VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025; First Reading (26 Nov 2025)

“I move: That these bills may proceed without formalities, may be taken together and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bills read a first time.”

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Malarndirri McCarthy's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Aug 2025