• Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (since 13 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on 6 May 2015 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Aged Care (5 Feb 2026)

“So, yes, we intend to continue to work—as we have done from the very first moment of coming to government—on building the aged-care system so that it is fit for purpose and so it can meet the needs of Australia's ageing population and make sure our people have the care that they deserve.”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (5 Feb 2026)

“As I indicated in my answer to Senator Ruston's primary question, a great deal needs to be done in the aged-care system because of the neglect that characterised your approach to this policy area during your very long period in government. It was the finding of the royal commission, and we moved very swiftly, on coming to government, to start to address it. It's meant bringing in new...”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (5 Feb 2026)

“Thank you, Senator Ruston. As you know, we are making a substantial investment, backed by legislation, to roll out further packages so that families can get the support that they need. People whose needs are urgent are being prioritised, and I am advised that they are being offered care much sooner. There are longer wait times, but we are, pleasingly, expecting to see some of those come down.”

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• Has spoken in 72 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 781 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Jenny McAllister's latest interest statementLast updated: 5 Dec 2025