Media Release
24th June 2019
New senators’ orientation program
New senators elected on 18 May will attend Parliament House on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June for an orientation program prior to the resumption of Parliament next week.
During a two-day program, senators will be addressed by the President of the Senate, Senator the Hon Scott Ryan, party whips, the Clerk of the Senate Richard Pye, and other officials.
In preparation for the opening of the new Parliament on Tuesday 2 July, incoming senators will be introduced to the practices and procedures of the Parliament, and particularly the Senate; the role and operation of committees; relevant security issues for senators; introduced to resources and facilities such as the Parliamentary Library and Parliamentary Budget Office; and, received briefings on their responsibilities regarding expenses from the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority.
The newly-elected state senators’ terms officially commence on Monday 1 July (terms for senators representing the NT and ACT run concurrently with the House of Representatives).
Press Gallery note: Filming and photography opportunity Thursday, 27 June
Time: 9.30am until 9.45am (attendance for part of the President’s welcome of new senators)
Location: North gallery of the Senate chamber for filming and photography
The chamber galleries will be closed to visitors with the limited exception above for the media. The Rules for media related activity in Parliament House will apply.
A list of attendees is below.
Senator/Senator-elect | Party | State
1. Alex Antic – Liberal Party – South Australia
2. Wendy Askew – Liberal Party – Tasmania
3. Tim Ayres – Australian Labor Party – New South Wales
4. Andrew Bragg – Liberal Party – New South Wales
5. Claire Chandler – Liberal Party – Tasmania
6. Raff Ciccone – Australian Labor Party – Victoria
7. Perin Davey – The Nationals – New South Wales
8. Nita Green – Australian Labor Party – Queensland
9. Hollie Hughes – Liberal Party – New South Wales
10. Sam McMahon – Country Liberal Party – Northern Territory
11. Matt O’Sullivan – Liberal Party – Western Australia
12. Gerard Rennick – Liberal National Party – Queensland
13. Malcolm Roberts – Pauline Hanson’s One Nation – Queensland
14. Paul Scarr – Liberal National Party – Queensland
15. Tony Sheldon – Australian Labor Party – New South Wales
16. Marielle Smith – Australian Labor Party – South Australia
17. David Van – Liberal Party – Victoria
18. Jess Walsh – Australian Labor Party – Victoria