Michelle Ananda-Rajah

Latest speeches

1. Senate Community Affairs References Committee · Australian Parliament · 18 September 2026

   • Senator Ananda‑Rajah: 2024 thematic report and community views

     “Yeah, and thank you everyone for your submission. Just want to draw your attention to the Income Management Report from 2024. Firstly, are you all familiar with that report? Well, I think the the point here is that um there…”

     Watch from 44:26

   • Senator Ananda‑Rajah: criteria for targeted compulsory use

     “So just further to that, when certain communities in New South Wales, Cape York and another one, I think APY, when they and there may be others, what motivates those communities to say that they want to still keep compulsory…”

     Watch from 50:14

   • Senator Ananda‑Rajah: criteria for targeted compulsory use

     “So just to, I'll just wrap up here. So if I just want to make sure I've understood you correctly. So it sounds like there are some communities where they they still believe there is a role for compulsory income…”

     Watch from 53:27
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2. Senate Chamber (part 2 of 2) · Australian Parliament · 17 September 2026

   • Epilepsy inquiry report: service gaps, SUDEP and national strategy

     “Uh, thank you, Chair. Chair, I rise to speak on the epilepsy report tabled by the Community Affairs Reference Committee, and I pay tribute to Senator Allman-Payne for her sensitive, professional chairing of this committee and for all her work…”

     Watch from 2:20:54

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

   • Two‑minute statements: agriculture, social policy, environment, tax and integrity

     “Thank you, Senator Nampijinpa Price. Flexible, tailored, voluntary support. That is the Albanese Labor government's Parent Pathways program, which to date has provided support for nearly 40,000 eligible parents and carers around Australia. I had the privilege of meeting one…”

     Watch from 4:45:47

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

   • Climate, gender and health policy: Payman, Medicare, inflation

     “Thank you, President. My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Senator McAllister. Delivering affordable healthcare for Australians who need it most has been a key priority of the Albanese Labor government. Because when…”

     Watch from 58:39

   • Climate, gender and health policy: Payman, Medicare, inflation

     “Thank you Minister, personalized treatments are a game changer. At the heart of a strong Medicare is a simple principle: when you need to see a doctor, you shouldn't have to worry about the cost. How is the Albanese Labor…”

     Watch from 1:01:26

   • Climate, gender and health policy: Payman, Medicare, inflation

     “Thank you Minister, general practice is the backbone of Medicare. We on this side of the chamber know that Medicare is one of the great Australian institutions. It means being able to see a GP with your Medicare card and…”

     Watch from 1:02:52

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

   • Senators’ statements: child protection, environment, Holocaust education, AI, health and economic integrity

     “Thank you, Chair. The Albanese Labor government is turning the screws on the social media platforms. Those arguing against it call it censorship. I reject that completely. What we have right now is not free speech. It is the illusion…”

     Watch from 3:53:08

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

   • Private Health Transparency Bill: Labor and committee wrap-up

     “Thank you, Chair. Thank you. I rise to speak on the Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill. Australians have been approaching their medical specialist care with trepidation. They are fearful of bill shock, burnt…”

     Watch from 1:04:49