• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
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Matters of Public Importance: Budget (13 May 2026)

“I just remind you to use, specifically for people in the other place, their correct titles.”

Matters of Public Importance: Budget (13 May 2026)

“Senator Smith, I did remind you to use people's titles and you repeatedly did not. So I'll just remind senators that you should be using people's correct titles.”

Matters of Public Importance: Budget (13 May 2026)

“Senator Henderson has submitted a proposal, under standing order 75, today. It has been circulated and is shown on the Dynamic Red: Pursuant to standing order 75, I propose that the following matter of public importance be submitted to the Senate for discussion: "The Albanese Government's Budget is full of broken promises, higher taxes, more debt, lower living standards and fewer homes for...”

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• Has spoken in 96 debates in the last year — 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") 923 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Helen Polley's latest interest statementLast updated: 7 May 2026