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Andrew McLachlan
Senator · Liberal Party of Australia
Transcripts of what Andrew McLachlan said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.
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Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 21 September 2026
Shoebridge and McLachlan: institutional design and culture change
“Yes, that was a very good answer. It builds on one of, one of the issues that I'm contemplating in this inquiry. Can I say on the outset, I think these reforms are necessary. But we have in Defence so…”
Watch from 2:08:52Shoebridge and McLachlan: institutional design and culture change
“So just following on from my first question and your excellent advice, is this bill, because we're talking about inquiring into the terms of the bill, provisions of the bill, prescriptive enough in the process? And again, don't come with…”
Watch from 2:15:21Shoebridge and McLachlan: institutional design and culture change
“Yeah, I did note that, so thank you for, that's my last question, so thank you for your submissions and your evidence. Thank you.”
Watch from 2:18:18
Senate Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026
Urgency motion defeated: Future Made in Australia
“Thank you, Acting Deputy President. As the last speaker on this motion, can I express my thoughts and sympathies for the people of Whyalla. And I know they're going through it tough, particularly those employed directly by the steelworks, but…”
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026
Adjournment: SA wildlife bird flu and defence of renewables with carbon price
“Thank you, Acting Deputy President. Can I advise the chamber of a very serious matter that's occurred in my state. South Australia has confirmed the first bird flu infection of an Australian sea lion found at Seal Bay in Kangaroo…”
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 10 September 2026
Carbon credits forest method disallowance: Cadell vs government & Greens split
“Thank you, Acting Deputy President. I'll be opposing the motion. Can I associate myself with the remarks of Senator Pocock? Can I totally reject the arguments of One Nation? And can I express my appreciation to Senator McKim? I have…”
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 8 September 2026
Climate Change Authority: defence against ‘Orwellian’ attacks
“Hear, hear. Thank you, acting deputy chair. In the Murdoch media, there's been recent criticism of the Climate Change Authority, which I think is incredibly unfair. And I'd like to defend the Climate Change Authority, not that it needs much…”
Watch from 2:08:03
Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 7 September 2026
Adjournment: St John Ambulance international work and Senate committee footage concerns
“Thank you, President. For the faith in the service of humanity. That's the motto of St John Ambulance. It's a call to action that best describes its incredible work around the world. Perhaps a better description may be a global…”
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