Malcolm Roberts
ONP Federal

Senator for Queensland (QLD)

Elected 2019

7 years

Senator for Queensland (QLD)

Federal - QLD

Malcolm was born in 1955 in Disergarh, India. Malcolm’s father was an experienced coal mine manager and site inspector. As such, Malcolm was exposed to coal mining from a young age – as a child, he built a miniature coal mine in the yard of his home in India. Malcolm attended Brisbane Grammar School.

Malcolm holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) from the University of Queensland and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Busin...

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First Speech in Parliament

13 September 2016

# Climate Policy # Tax Reform # National Sovereignty

Personal Background and Values

  • Senator Roberts expresses gratitude to his constituents and vows to serve everyday Australians, focusing on restoring the Constitution and national sovereignty.
  • His political passion ignited during opposition to the carbon tax, leading him to collaborate with grassroots activists against climate policies.

Policy Focus and Agenda

  • Advocates for the importance of mining and energy industries in Queensland, warning against de-industrialisation and its negative impacts on jobs and families.
  • Calls for significant tax reform, highlighting high tax burdens on Australians and advocating for a more productive economy.
  • Emphasises the need for a people's bank to bolster infrastructure and shield Australia from international banking influences.

Future Vision

  • Stresses the importance of protecting Australian values and culture through a fair immigration system and strong border protection.
  • Critiques the influence of international bodies like the UN on Australian sovereignty and calls for an exit from such agreements.

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Malcolm Roberts is a member of the One Nation.

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Media Releases

When Art Crosses the Line

Media Release • 26 August

Indigenous Affairs Arts and Culture Government Grants

AI Summary

  • Malcolm Roberts criticises taxpayer funding for art projects linked to extremism, citing nearly $100,000 for an artist who praised a terrorist organisation.
  • $318,000 was allocated to an exhibition promoting divisive political messaging, sparking concerns over arts funding being used for propaganda.
  • Roberts challenges the justification of funding advocacy groups instead of pure art, emphasising taxpayer accountability and the need for answers.

Responsible Oversight, Not Cuts to the PBS

Media Release • 26 August

Education Health Health Funding Tertiary Education Medicines

AI Summary

  • One Nation denies claims of removing medications from the PBS, calling it a false narrative.
  • The party plans to review three specific COVID-fast-tracked medications for safety and cost-effectiveness.
  • No changes will be made to PBS charges or existing government payments; all contracts will be honoured.
  • One Nation emphasises the importance of accessible medication and healthcare for all Australians.
  • Legislation for a 'right to try' policy will be introduced, allowing patients to request unlisted drugs under certain conditions.

In Parliament

BILLS › Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025

Second Reading

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 20 August

National Security

AI Summary

  • Claims that radical Islamic ideology is the biggest threat to global security, yet the bill fails to mention it.
  • Critiques the Royal Commission's interim report for not identifying urgent reforms post-Bondi attack.
  • Highlights concerns over expanded questioning powers and vague definitions that could enable government overreach.

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Veterans: Women's Health

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 19 August

Health Defence Primary Healthcare Veterans Affairs Defence Forces

AI Summary

  • One Nation supports the urgent motion regarding veterans' care, condemning the government's treatment of veterans as disrespectful and inadequate.
  • Concerns raised about Labor's cap of $5,000 on allied health services, which could hinder veterans' access to necessary treatment and violates prior recommendations.
  • Criticism of the Department of Veterans' Affairs for long claim processing times, inadequate support systems, and restrictions on veterans' choice of healthcare providers.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 30 August 2026

Immigration and Citizenship

Too late for your misinformation The young have woken to your distractions, deflections, dishonesty They know the cause of housing unaffordable housing: Your Uniparty rampant MASS immigration And your Uniparty Net Zero driving up energy prices affecting every sector of the economy & soaring costs-of-living The young saw in just a week that your budget hurts & steals from every Australian, including the young They smell you’re phony They smell your insincerity You’ve lost the young You’ve lost all ages of Australians Secret Harbour by-election results show it had been a safe Labor seat until the voters awakened to the real Anthony Albanese
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Posted on Facebook • 28 August 2026

During my second session with AHPRA, I asked their representatives about their neutrality, bureaucratic overreach and entanglement with radical ideological and political advocacy groups. When I asked whether AHPRA caseworkers even possess the basic competence to distinguish between a psychoanalytic view of psychosis and a genuine psychotic disorder, or whether they're weaponising ignorance to take unwarranted action against doctors, he could not provide an answer and took it on notice. More importantly, I am extremely concerned about AHPRA’s institutional alignment with politicised organisations such as ACON and its Pride in Diversity program, including their active membership and participation in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Despite admitting that no formal assessment ha...
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Posted on X • 27 August 2026

Why are taxpayers bankrolling art projects that cross the line from "expression" into outright extremism? Creative Australia admitted to funding nearly $100,000 for events linked to an artist who has publicly praised a listed terrorist organisation and celebrated violence. We also learned that $48,000 went to an exhibition that mocked public figures and pushed divisive political messaging, followed by another $318,000 from the department for the same project. Everyday Australians are sick ...
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Posted on X • 27 August 2026

Health Health Funding Medicines

The New England Times published a hit piece falsely claiming One Nation plans to remove medications from the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This is an outright lie. One Nation will defend the PBS, just as we defend Medicare. Here is the truth. Our 2025 policy promises a sensible review of medications fast-tracked during COVID to ensure safety and efficacy. We are looking specifically at just three drugs — Paxlovid, Remdesivir and Molnupiravir — to examine safer, cost-effective altern...
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