Josh Dolega

Latest speeches

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

   • One Nation take note: ‘mass immigration scheme’ and per capita GDP

     “Question is that the Senate take note. Those of that opinion say aye, against say no, the ayes have it. We shall now move on to the tabling and consideration of committee reports and government responses. We'll start with the…”

     Watch from 1:50:50

   • Tabling of committee reports: economics and public accounts

     “On behalf of the Chair of the Economics and Legislation Committee, Senator Darmanin, I present additional information received by the committee as listed at item 16 on today's order of business. I present the 516th and 517th reports of the…”

     Watch from 1:51:02

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

   • Question Time: Macroeconomy, Medicare, plastics and AI

     “Thank you, President. And my question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health, Disability, Ageing and Aged Care, Senator McAllister. Labor created Medicare because we believe every Australian deserves access to quality and timely healthcare. Last year, the…”

     Watch from 2:36:53

   • Question Time: Macroeconomy, Medicare, plastics and AI

     “When you're sick, the only card you need is your Medicare card, not your credit card. The PBS is a cornerstone of our health system, helping Australians access the medicines they need at an affordable price. Because getting sick shouldn't…”

     Watch from 2:39:36

   • Question Time: Macroeconomy, Medicare, plastics and AI

     “Thank you, Minister. As thanks, President. And thanks again, Minister. It's clear that the Albanese Labor government's investments in Medicare are delivering real change for Australians, making it easier to see a doctor and get the medicines they need. Now,…”

     Watch from 2:41:09

3. Senate Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Divisions on Greens and Coalition amendments; second reading agreed

     “Senator Legge. Thank you, Deputy President. And I rise in support of the Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) Bill 2024. Early childhood education and care workers do one of the most important and demanding…”

     Watch from 2:53:26

   • Take‑note debates: real wages, gas tax and migration policy

     “Thanks Deputy President and um it's a it's a little bit conflicted today because finally we're actually hearing the coalition talking about the ACTU, um which is you know which is a bit of a fall off your seat moment…”

     Watch from 5:28:37

4. Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 11 September 2026

   • Commonwealth support during Rex administration and liquidation risk

     “Thank you. Rex has said that Commonwealth support during the administration process preserved the regional network rather than being allowed to be dismantled. At the point the government support was provided, what was the realistic alternative facing the administrators? Yeah,…”

     Watch from 1:06:08

   • Route profitability, competition on thin markets and regulated models

     “And how quickly, should the worst have happened to Rex, how quickly do you reckon another operator would have been able to realistically assemble suitable aircraft, trained crews, maintenance support, regulatory approvals to replace a substantial part of Rex's network?…”

     Watch from 1:11:32

   • Route profitability, competition on thin markets and regulated models

     “And breaking up the network would have risked permanently losing economies of scale that allow marginal routes to remain viable, right? Like it's... Yes. Yeah. And just, just a moment ago you mentioned the Melbourne-Albury example and you spoke about…”

     Watch from 1:13:17
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5. Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services · Australian Parliament · 10 September 2026

   • Moral outrage, fee benchmarking and trustee exit

     “That is everything to most average working people. In the last hearing when we had Diversa in front of us and they were showering each other in cash, I went and spoke to members of the public who were watching…”

     Watch from 1:01:43

6. Senate Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 10 September 2026

   • Adjournment and two‑minute statements: ADF program, gas tax, health rebates and other issues

     “This week, my team and I have had the great privilege of welcoming Commander Raf Martin to my office as part of the Australian Defence Force Parliamentary Program. Commander Martin brings an extraordinary breadth of experience to the program. Born…”

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