Helen Polley

Latest speeches

1. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Indigenous Australians Minister: WA child protection failures

     “President, point of order. I am struggling to hear the minister. There's a lot of disorderly behavior.”

     Watch from 28:13

   • Take note debates: migration controls, private health rebate and aged care legacy

     “Deputy President, the phrase the people that built this country, it's interesting that that was used today and yet again trying to rewrite history around migration and the levels of migration that we inherited when we came to government. They…”

     Watch from 1:35:04

   • Adjournment: dementia awareness and Myanmar human rights response

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy President. I rise this evening to thank Dementia Australia, in particular the chair of Dementia Australia, Maree McCabe AO, the CEO Professor Tanya Buchanan and the entire team, Eliza, Dr. Stokes, Christine David and the team…”

     Watch from 2:56:23

2. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Domestic gas reservation: government policy and parliamentary support

     “President, my question is to the Minister for Industry and Innovation Senator Ayres. The Albanese Labor government recently announced its plan for a domestic gas reservation. This plan ensures Australian gas is used to the benefit of Australian households, Australian…”

     Watch from 13:44

   • Domestic gas reservation: government policy and parliamentary support

     “President, it's clear that the Albanese Labor government's priority is a gas and industrial policy that delivers for Australians and Australian industry. Minister, why has the government chosen this approach and made it a priority to put the interest of…”

     Watch from 16:32

   • Domestic gas reservation: government policy and parliamentary support

     “Just a few months ago, a Senator gave a speech in this place where they said, and I quote, "A domestic gas reserve will increase the supply of gas and lower the price of electricity." Minister, is this an accurate…”

     Watch from 18:14
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3. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026

   • Adjournment: dementia awareness and Tasmanian AFL team

     “Thank you very much, acting deputy president. Well, I stand here tonight and once again I'm speaking about dementia and the impact that it has on the Australian community. Tomorrow we have an event here as the co-chair of Friends…”

     Watch from 1:39:10

4. Senate Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 15 September 2026

   • Formal business: Leave, references and introduction of private members’ bills

     “Senator Payman has submitted a proposal under standing order 75 today, as shown at item 13 on today's order of business. Is consideration of the proposal supported? I call on Senator Payman to move the motion.”

     Watch from 4:50:45

   • Urgency motion: Super theft, unpaid super and under‑18s

     “The question is that the motion moved by Senator Payman-Be be agreed to. Those of that opinion say aye. Those who are opposed say nay. Ayes have it, ayes have it. The Senate will now consider the proposal from Senator…”

     Watch from 5:20:50

5. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Adjournment speeches: digital duty of care, feral cats, Ansett legacy and tax relief

     “The Albanese Labor government understands that Australians are working hard and feeling the pressure in their household budgets. Whether it's groceries, power bills, rent, fuel, or everyday costs of raising a family, people want a government that recognizes those pressures…”

     Watch from 4:34:34