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Michaelia Cash
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate · Liberal Party of Australia
Transcripts of what Michaelia Cash said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026
Take note debates: migration controls, private health rebate and aged care legacy
“Thank you, President. I wish to draw to your attention remarks made by Senator Sheldon during two-minute statements and ask that the Hansard be reviewed in the context of standing order 1933. I do understand, I caught the end of…”
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Senate Chamber · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026
Cash: principle of no treatment caps
“Thank you, Deputy President, and I too rise to speak on the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Amendment (Veterans' Health Care Without Caps) Bill 2023. And at its heart, this bill is about the principle. When an Australian veteran has an…”
Watch from 20:41Cash: government backflip and minister’s conduct
“But as with anything that this government does, I suggest you listen to the announcement and then you read the press release. Because whilst they may not be proceeding with their cruel $5,000 cap on our veterans' allied health, the…”
Watch from 24:34Cash: pattern of retreats on veterans’ issues
“So we'll put the government on notice that we will watch you in this space because you have a pattern of behavior here sadly of making decisions that are not in the best interests of the veterans and then because…”
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 16 September 2026
Sex Discrimination Act and women‑only spaces: Cash vs Wong
“Thank you. And my question is to the Minister representing the Prime Minister, Senator Wong. The High Court has refused special leave in the Tickle v Giggle case, leaving in place the ruling against a women-only networking app and confirming…”
Watch from 19:42Sex Discrimination Act and women‑only spaces: Cash vs Wong
“Minister, this is no longer an accident or an oversight. Women have been fighting this issue through the courts and the Human Rights Commission for more than three years. The Prime Minister has now had two opportunities in this parliament…”
Watch from 22:33Sex Discrimination Act and women‑only spaces: Cash vs Wong
“Well, Minister, Australians now know exactly where the Prime Minister stands. Women have spent years fighting for their sex-based rights. Twice the Prime Minister has been given the opportunity to recognise biological sex and support those sex-based right protections. Twice…”
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 14 September 2026
Senator Cash: official condolence and career overview
“She was president and later secretary of the Devonport branch and became a member of the party's national executive in 1990. In 1989, Premier Michael Field appointed her as a private secretary, a role that she held until 1992. She…”
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Senate Chamber (part 2 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026
Formal business and divisions on motions and social licence review
“Thank you, President. I seek leave to amend general business notice of motion number 673 before asking that it is taken to be a formal motion. Thank you. I amend the motion in the terms circulated in the chamber and…”
Watch from 1:48:23Procedural fight – Government bid to amend Hanson urgency motion
“Relevance. We consistently have brought ourselves to that point of order. I'd like you to also bring Senator Whitaker to the point of order, please.”
Watch from 2:37:17Procedural fight – Government bid to amend Hanson urgency motion
“Thank you. And I rise to oppose the government's attempt to suspend standing orders to amend the urgency motion. And in addressing the issue before the chamber, I want to make this principally as a procedural point. This is not…”
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Senate Chamber (part 1 of 3) · Australian Parliament · 9 September 2026
Supporters of bill: Cash, Whish‑Wilson, Kovacic & Brockman on CFMEU corruption
“Thank you, and I rise to support the Fair Work Amendment (Disqualified Officers) Bill 2024. And this is a very straightforward bill, and it should be completely uncontroversial. At present, the CFMEU administrator can expel members and disqualify officers, but…”
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