Karen Grogan

Latest speeches

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

   • Take note of answers: PM integrity, Marrickville grants, and Palestine policy

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy President. I don't think I'm even going to go, I'm going to touch on Senator McKenzie's contribution. I think we all know her history. I am a duty senator for regional and remote areas of South…”

     Watch from 2:47:47

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

   • Tax Practitioner Misconduct Bill 2023: Committee report and third reading

     “Can we just clarify, I thought we were going to the deferred vote to report the bill, are we now going backwards and not taking that vote, is that right?”

     Watch from 2:16:32

   • Wine Amendment Bill: Mandatory wine code groundwork and industry crisis

     “I would just like to shout out to the South Australian wine industry, Minister. If there are no further speakers... If there are no further speakers, I'll put the question. The question is that the bill now be read a…”

     Watch from 3:40:30

3. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026

   • Question Time – Grogan/Walsh: early learning workforce, free TAFE and pay rise

     “Thank you, President. My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education and Youth, Minister Walsh. On National TAFE Day, we've already heard how free TAFE is opening doors for Australians, and we know early learning is one of…”

     Watch from 1:06:56

   • Question Time – Grogan/Walsh: early learning workforce, free TAFE and pay rise

     “President, I'd like to thank the Minister for that great news on National TAFE Day. We on this side of the chamber know how important it is to grow the early learning workforce and help educators to stay in those…”

     Watch from 1:09:43

4. Senate Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 8 September 2026

   • Two‑minute statements: international crises and domestic issues

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy Chair. I recently joined the community at Maitland Lutheran School on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula. And I was there to open their new facilities. And it was so delightful to see the amazing art facilities they've…”

     Watch from 1:42:18

5. Senate Chamber (part 1 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 20 August 2026

   • ASIO Bill: McKim vs Minister: surveillance state and government defence

     “You are, but you are entitled to have an orderly debate within this chamber, and it is my role here to keep that order. There've been wide-ranging comments so far this morning, some of which have been offensive to others.…”

     Watch from 4:16:26

6. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 19 August 2026

   • Urgency motion: confidence in Minister Keogh defeated

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy President. Now, before I start, let's just be really clear: every single veteran and every single serving member and every bereaved family member who comes to this Parliament deserves to be treated with respect and deserves…”

     Watch from 2:18:41