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Glenn Sterle
Senator · Australian Labor Party
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026
Epilepsy inquiry report: service gaps, SUDEP and national strategy
“Senator Aranda-Raja, your time has expired. Okay, thank you. Senator, and then Aranda-Raja, yeah, Senator Allman-Payne, I think I know what you're going to say. Is leave granted? Leave is granted, Minister. Okay, with there's no other speakers, then we…”
Watch from 2:30:56JCPAA financial statements report: IT controls and Robodebt legacy
“Well, I'll put the question that the motion be moved that we take note. Those in favour say aye, against no, the ayes have it. And I shall now move to consideration of documents, item 17 on the order of…”
Watch from 2:35:01
Senate Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026
Crossbench rallies for uncapped veterans’ care and criticises budget savings
“Senator, just Senator Shoebridge, I'll just interrupt you for a sec. I've listened intently since I've taken the seat, and I know you're passionate about this, but there are school children in the second floor behind you, and I'd just…”
Watch from 42:56Lambie bill passes: veterans’ healthcare without caps
“I'll put the question, those of that opinion say aye. Against no. The ayes have it. Just bear with me colleagues, I'll put the question again. Those of that opinion say aye. Those of that opinion say no. No. The…”
Watch from 1:04:17Two‑minute statements: agriculture, social policy, environment, tax and integrity
“Thanks, Acting Deputy President. On an extraordinarily happy note, I am very pleased to announce that the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport last week announced the establishment of the Freight Industry Reference Panel Heavy Vehicle Subcommittee. This provides a new…”
Watch from 4:51:58
Senate Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026
Urgency motion: Future Made in Australia and heavy industry failures
“Senator Blayth has submitted a proposal under standing order 75 today, it has been circulated and is shown on the dynamic red. Is consideration of the proposal supported? Yes, it is. Okay, with the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks…”
Watch from 2:56:43Urgency motion: Future Made in Australia and heavy industry failures
“Okay, I understand the President is on her way, but look, pursuant to order, I'll now call Senator Gadenby to make his first speech and ask Senators that the usual courtesies be extended to him. I call Senator Gadenby.”
Watch from 3:12:21Urgency motion defeated: Future Made in Australia
“Thank you Senator McLachlan. I'll now put the question that the motion moved by Senator Bilyk be agreed to. Those of that opinion say aye. Against no.”
Watch from 3:55:15
Senate Chamber (part 1 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026
Crossbench support, One Nation backing and division on repeal bill
“All right, the question is that the motion be put. Those of that opinion say aye. Against no. The ayes have it. All right, apologies, all right, well the question is now that the bill be read a second time.…”
Watch from 1:09:15Crossbench support, One Nation backing and division on repeal bill
“Shut the doors. The question is that the motion moved by Senator Bilyk be agreed to. The ayes move to the right of the chair, the noes to the left. I appoint Senator Bilyk to tell for the ayes. Senator…”
Watch from 1:13:49Steele-John on health workforce training and prac payments
“Senator Steele-John, sorry to interrupt you, but it being 12:15, I shall now proceed to senators' statements. With the concurrence of the Senate, the clerks will set the clock in accordance with the informal arrangements for speaking times agreed by…”
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Senate Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026
Private Health Transparency Bill: Labor and committee wrap-up
“Thank you, Minister. Well, the question before the Senate is that the bill now be read a second time. Those of that opinion say aye. Against no. The ayes have it. Ayes have it. I believe we will move into…”
Watch from 1:35:53
Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026
Urgency motion: cost of living and tax policy debate
“Well, on that, I shall now put the question to the Senate. The motion moved by Senator McGrath be agreed to. Those of that opinion say aye. Against no. The ayes have it. No, division required. Ring the bells.”
Watch from 1:23:55
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