Senator the Hon. Michaelia Cash
@SenatorCash
Leader of the Opposition in the Senate Senator for Western Australia Authorised by Senator Michaelia Cash, Liberal Party, Perth
Congratulations to the new WA Member for Forrest, Ben Small - Liberal for Forrest , on his Maiden Speech this afternoon. In his speech, he reminded us of our purpose here in Canberra: to stand up and fight for every hardworking Australian in our communities. As Ben put it:…

It is disappointing that once again the Albanese Government is supporting a statement attacking Israel. First and foremost any moral outrage about the situation in Gaza should be directed at Hamas. Hamas could end the suffering of the people of Gaza by freeing the remaining…
It was wonderful to meet with Julie Sunday, the High Commissioner for Canada, here in Canberra! I look forward to continuing our dialogue on how we can further enhance the strong links between our two nations 🇦🇺🤝🏼🇨🇦

I had a productive meeting with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, Erika Olson. The United States has long been Australia's strongest ally and the Coalition supports deepening our ties through the AUKUS agreement.

It is in Australia’s national interest for the Port of Darwin, a critical piece of infrastructure, to be returned to Australian control. The Albanese Government say they're committed to it, but because Mr Albanese has not yet taken action to facilitate the return – he has not…
Great to speak with Danica De Giorgio about Mr Albanese’s China visit and Labor’s total mismanagement of housing and migration.

Secret Treasury advice show’s a big hole in Labor’s budget and that Labor’s housing targets “will not be met”.

Labor’s super tax is a slippery slope. When Labor runs out of money they come after yours.

Under Anthony Albanese, parts of our Defence Force are busy writing cookbooks whilst our nation faces a complex strategic environment. Australian taxpayers deserve better.

It was fantastic to catch up with Pippa McIntosh and her husband, the Hon Gary Gray AO, Australia’s Ambassador to Ireland from 2020 – 2024, to receive a copy of Pippa’s book on the history of Abbey Lea, the residence of Australian ambassadors to Ireland. Abbey Lea has been…

The Coalition extends its deepest sympathies to the victims of the catastrophic flooding in Texas, which has claimed dozens of lives, including many children. Our thoughts are with our American friends and with the communities who have been affected by this tragedy.
Labor has no plan to deliver cheaper energy.

Anglicare’s new report lays bare the human cost of Labor’s failure to manage the cost of living crisis.

The Coalition supports actions taken by the United States of America to ensure that the Iranian regime is stopped from acquiring nuclear weapons. It was made clear by the International Atomic and Energy Agency on 12 June that Iran was in breach of its Non-Proliferation Treaty…
The Coalition notes the targeted strikes by the US on nuclear facilities in Iran. The Iranian regime has destabilised the region for decades. It is time that Iran stopped sponsoring terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah and gives up their nuclear ambitions.
The Department of a Foreign Affairs and Trade have opened a crisis portal to assist Australians in Israel, the Palestinian Territories and Iran. crisis.dfat.gov.au/crisisportal/s/

The Coalition is concerned about the escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict and encourages caution and dialogue between both countries. We also urge all Australians in the region to heed the official advice during this uncertain time. We expect the Government to prioritise…