• Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2008 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Louise Pratt speaks (no more than once per day)

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Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (26 Mar 2025)

“As I stand before you today, I want to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of this land, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples. While I live on Wajuk Noongar country, the privilege of serving in this place has connected me to Yawuru, Gija, Yamatji, Bardi Jawi, Ngaanyatjarra and many other wonderful communities. It is a connection that has taught me a profound truth: progress happens...”

Bills: Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Second Reading (5 Feb 2025)

“Those opposite don't actually want to keep the sheep. That would mean keeping them onshore to be processed in WA, adding value to our exports and bringing jobs and local economic benefits. Meanwhile, they also want to waste the opportunity to add value to our natural resources—dig and ship.”

Bills: Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Second Reading (5 Feb 2025)

“The coalition take Western Australia for granted, just like they have taken Western Australia's mining revenues—which underpin our national economy—and tax revenue for granted. How will they pay for their $600 billion worth of nuclear power plants? In contrast to the coalition's 'dig and ship' mentality, the Albanese government is committed to investing in climate action, to...”

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• Has spoken in 35 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 14 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Louise Pratt speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 617 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Louise Pratt's latest interest statementLast updated: 13 Feb 2023