• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
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Bills: Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025; Second Reading (5 Feb 2026)

“I rise to support the Defence Amendment (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Defence) Bill 2025, an important and timely reform that will strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight across our defence establishment. This bill amends the Defence Act 1903 to establish a new parliamentary joint committee on defence, the PJCD, modelled on the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence...”

Statements by Senators: Liberal-National Coalition (4 Feb 2026)

“Here we go again—divorce No. 2 for the coalition. Clearly, they both have their divorce lawyers on speed dial! And it's been a bumpy ride. But wait—there is hope. Apparently, they were having amicable talks to get their toxic marriage back together, even though Mr Littleproud said just last week that the Leader of the Opposition, Sussan Ley, could no longer be leader if the...”

Statements by Senators: Bondi Beach: Attack (4 Feb 2026)

“I rise with a heavy heart to reflect on the Bondi Beach massacre. On 14 December 2025 at Bondi, our country changed forever. As a nation, we are still reeling from the shock and pain of the act that has shaken the very core of our collective spirit. We continue to mourn, reflect, honour and reaffirm the values that bind us together as Australians. On 14 December 2025, Bondi—a place...”

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• Has spoken in 78 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") 905 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Helen Polley's latest interest statementLast updated: 17 Nov 2025