• Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Became a Senator on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Jana Stewart speaks (no more than once per day)

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Statements by Senators: Victoria: Bushfires (4 Feb 2026)

“Across Australia this summer, communities have endured floods, fires and searing heat, and in many places the challenge is not over. Across Victoria, in places like the Mallee, where I grew up, and Nicholls, we've faced record-breaking temperatures alongside devastating fires. It is in our communities that we have seen our nation's true spirit reflected—in the bravery, hard work and...”

Bills: Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading (3 Feb 2026)

“I rise today to express my support for the Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025. Improving the efficiency of the Administrative Review Tribunal is an incredibly important issue for many people and also for me as the chair of the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee. The Albanese Labor government is committed to merits review. It's a...”

Bills: Administrative Review Tribunal and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025; Second Reading (3 Feb 2026)

“we are determined to make the tribunal more efficient and fairer for all. The tribunal, in its current form, began operating in October 2024. By bringing in a sustainable funding model and merit based appointments, we have strengthened the tribunal's integrity. However, what is clear from all accounts is that the current model is far from perfect. We are not shying away from that. There are...”

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• Has spoken in 39 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 97 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Jana Stewart's latest interest statementLast updated: 9 Dec 2025