Marielle Smith

Latest speeches

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

   • Take note of answers: economy, women’s rights, Muldoon and migration

     “Acting Deputy President, and nice to see you in the chair for this part of the program, it's unusual. I also rise to make a contribution on questions put by the opposition in question time today. And it's a great…”

     Watch from 1:23:51

   • Urgency motion: Future Made in Australia and heavy industry failures

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy President, I also rise to contribute to the debate on this motion. The Albanese Labor government fights to keep Australian industry, we fight for good industrial jobs in Australia and for Australians. That is why we're…”

     Watch from 3:02:17

2. Senate Chamber (part 1 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026

   • Labor backbench and crossbench: regional access, graduate outcomes and governance

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy President. I also rise to speak on the Universities Accord (Student Support and Other Measures) Bill 2024. The Australian Universities Accord final report was released in February 2024 and outlined the blueprint for higher education reform…”

     Watch from 1:46:11

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

   • Two‑minute statements: Festivals, radicalisation, AI, migration and local issues

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy President. This is a difficult time for the people of Whyalla. The announcement by the administrator of the steelworks that the efforts to restart the blast furnace over recent months were unsuccessful will impact workers, their…”

     Watch from 1:54:05

   • Question Time: Migration settings and skills & training

     “My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Skills and Training, Senator Watt. The Albanese Labor government wants Australians to have access to secure, well-paid jobs, and apprenticeships are a great pathway to getting them. New national apprenticeship…”

     Watch from 2:59:09

   • Question Time: Migration settings and skills & training

     “Thank you, Minister, and for the shout-out to my mum and stepdad. The Albanese Labor government is delivering real change for Australians by providing world-class qualifications through greater access to TAFE. Minister, how is the government's incentives for apprentices helping…”

     Watch from 3:01:47
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4. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026

   • Urgency motion: cost of living and tax policy debate

     “Oh, thank you, Acting Deputy President. Um, I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to this motion, although we disagree with it, but welcome the opportunity to contribute it and note that it's been brought to our chamber by the…”

     Watch from 1:11:33

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

   • Wage Justice Bill: Labor case for locked‑in pay rises

     “Thank you, Acting Deputy President. I also rise to speak on the Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026. Acting Deputy President, in my very first speech to the…”

     Watch from 1:48:55

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

   • Women’s health package: Gallagher questioned on medicines and equality

     “My question is to the Minister for Women, Senator Gallagher. This week is Women's Health Week. Happy Women's Health Week. For too long, women's pain was dismissed, their symptoms went undiagnosed, and they paid more for the medicines they needed,…”

     Watch from 36:26

   • Women’s health package: Gallagher questioned on medicines and equality

     “Minister, for years, women have paid hundreds of dollars a year for contraceptives, menopause, and endometriosis treatments. Many wait years for a diagnosis, they pay too much for long-acting contraception, or go through menopause without knowing where to turn to…”

     Watch from 39:02

   • Women’s health package: Gallagher questioned on medicines and equality

     “Thank you, Minister. We know that investing in women's health not only improves wellbeing, but it also helps women to participate fully and thrive at work. How does improving healthcare for women support women's economic security and equality, and what…”

     Watch from 40:30