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Senator Paul Scarr

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Senator Paul Scarr

@senatorscarr

LNP Senator for Queensland

paulscarr.com.au

Joined September 2023

Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Aug 25, 2025
Last night, I gave a speech in the Senate in solidarity with Australians of Indian heritage. I was contacted today by dear friends in the community dismayed at a pamphlet being circulated. During my time in the Senate, I have seen Australians of Indian heritage rally to support
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Dec 8, 2023
The Commonwealth #FOI system is broken. It is not fit for purpose. The then FOI Commissioner resigned in March 2023 because he did not believe he had the power or resources to address the issues. There is a chronic backlog of reviews of access decisions, some going back over
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Sep 5, 2025
For and on behalf of the community here in Australia, I’ve consistently raised concerns about the persecution of minorities in Syria. Recent attacks in Suwayda against the Druze community are deeply disturbing. I call on the Australian Government to ensure ongoing aid, pursue
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Aug 15, 2025
It was on the 15th August 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism, and the reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the Country. However you have marked the occasion, Happy Indian Independence Day! I will be attending India Day Fair this
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Oct 28, 2024
Congratulations to the new Queensland Premier, David Crisafulli MP, for his leadership in winning the government in the Queensland election! The Greens have had a disastrous result, with their primary vote going backwards in key areas and losing the seat of South Brisbane with
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Jul 27, 2025
Australia was in global competition to recruit skilled workers, and called on the federal government to explain its "radio silence" on migration since the election. Whether they are carpenters or heart surgeons, the best-qualified and skilled have options. They are not going to
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Feb 15, 2024
Under Labor... 7 murderers & attempted murderers 37 sex offenders 72 violent criminals were released from immigration detention. 20 of them in Queensland. #auspol
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Mar 5, 2024
Honoured to have been appointed Shadow Assistant Minister for Multicultural Engagement by the Opposition Leader @PeterDutton_MP. Thank you to all members of our multicultural communities I have worked with since being elected in 2019. I look forward to continue working with you
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Feb 23, 2024
On ABC Afternoon Briefing with Matthew Doran to talk about the agreement reached today by the Federal Education Minister and State Education Ministers to establish an independent Student Ombudsman for university students. The establishment of such a body was one of the unanimous
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Aug 7, 2025
It's really concerning that the Japanese Prime Minister met with President Trump all the way back in February. Yet, our Prime Minister hasn't had the opportunity to meet with President!
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Aug 25, 2025
I gave a speech in the Senate tonight in solidarity with Australians of Indian Heritage. I was contacted today by dear friends in the community dismayed at a pamphlet being circulated. During my time in the Senate, I have seen Australians of Indian Heritage rally to support
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Jun 26, 2024
The Albanese Labor Government made a backroom deal with the Greens in the Senate this week which will make pharmacists responsible for selling vaping products over-the-counter and responsible for their disposal. Pharmacists do not want this and were not consulted on the changes.
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Jan 26, 2025
Yesterday was Congolese Cultural Community Day. I thank Future D. Fidel, who is the President of the Congolese Community of Queensland for inviting me. The Congolese Cultural Community Day is a special occasion celebrating Congolese heritage and culture, including a showcase of
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Senator Paul Scarr
@senatorscarr
Oct 13, 2024
Renting a one-bedroom flat in Ipswich in 2022 was $265. Since the last election, it has skyrocketed to $350 a week—an increase of 14.9% or $4,420 extra per year. This is just for a basic minimal standard of living. During the same period, the cost of renting a three-bedroom
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