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Public disputes concerning armed forces, defense departments, military policy, personnel standards, alliances, procurement, and civil-military institutions.
Counts show individual statements. They do not assign an overall position.
2 statements on this page. Dates: September 7, 2026 to September 9, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: September 7, 2026 to September 9, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: September 7, 2026 to September 9, 2026
Role at the time: Australian Greens senator for New South Wales
Statement summary
Shoebridge called the amendment a transparency measure, said Labor and the Coalition opposed it, and accused One Nation of leaving the chamber rather than voting. The proposed statutory text asked about foreign-military membership, not whether a traveler had fought.
“Of course Labor and the Coalition also opposed our transparency measure.”
Shoebridge's post after the Senate considered the amendment. He said One Nation senators left the chamber when it was put.
Shoebridge described the proposed questions as a transparency measure and criticized other parties for not supporting them.
Role at the time: Australian Greens senator for New South Wales
Statement summary
Shoebridge said Australia should ask arriving travelers about recent foreign-military membership so officials can identify people who may have taken part in overseas conflicts.
“The Greens are proposing that information contained on the passenger card should include some basic questions.”
Senate second-reading transcript containing Shoebridge's argument for foreign-military membership questions and Chisholm's response for the government.
Relative to the proposed arrival-card requirement, Shoebridge supports adding the questions and argues that the information would help authorities assess potential risks.
