• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Adjournment: Bell Bay Aluminium (13 Oct 2026)

“I rise to welcome an enormously important announcement for George Town, Northern Tasmania and our nation. The Albanese Labor government has helped secure the long-term future of Bell Bay Aluminium. This outcome protects 550 direct jobs and more than 1,500 indirect jobs supported by the smelter and its supply chain. These are not simply numbers on a page. They are skilled workers, apprentices...”

Condolences: Tate, Hon. And Reverend Professor Michael Carter, AO (13 Oct 2026)

“I too rise to pay tribute to the life and service of Father Michael Tate AO. I do that today on behalf of the Tasmanian Labor Senate team and, I'm sure, on behalf of those who serve in the other place, who I'm sure have reflected on the loss felt not only by Michael's family and friends—Richard and those who are here in the gallery today—but the length and breadth of Tasmania and...”

Statements by Senators: Lark, Mr Bill (13 Oct 2026)

“A great Tasmanian, Bill Lark, is a true Tasmanian living legend, a pioneer and one of our state's great tourism ambassadors. Mr Lark's remarkable journey began with a simple question on a fishing trip at Lake Sorell: why was nobody making malt whisky in Tasmania? Together with his wife, Lyn, Mr Lark challenged laws that had restricted distilling for more than 150 years. In 1992 they secured...”

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• Has spoken in 112 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 964 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)