• Australian Greens Senator for NSW
• Became a Senator on 18 August 2018 — unknown
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Bills: Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; In Committee (30 Mar 2026)

“by leave—At the request of Senator Thorpe, in respect of the Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, I move the amendments on sheet 3730 together: (1) Clause 5, page 4 (after line 19), after the definition of First Nations Commissioner, insert: First Nations data sovereignty principles: see subsection 25(1A). (2) Clause 19, page 13 (after line 3), after...”

Bills: Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; In Committee (30 Mar 2026)

“The Greens have a number of amendments to this bill, and I am pleased to say that the government has agreed with quite a few of those amendments. I do want to thank the many higher education advocates, supporters and stakeholders who have worked with us to make sure that that does happen. These amendments include making ATEC more independent. That was one of the key issues that was raised by...”

Bills: Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) Bill 2025, Universities Accord (Australian Tertiary Education Commission) (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (30 Mar 2026)

“Since time is limited for this debate, we're happy to have our support for the amendment recorded and not have a division, if others are keen to do the same.”

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• Has spoken in 71 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
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Mehreen Faruqi's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Aug 2025