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 represents the Senate seat of Queensland in the Australian Parliament.

Malcolm Roberts is a member of the One Nation.

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Media Releases

Climate Bureaucracy Is Bleeding Australia Dry

Media Release • 14 October

Environment Energy Energy Emissions Renewables Climate Change

AI Summary

  • Roberts claims decarbonisation efforts waste $444 million on the Great Barrier Reef Authority and burden taxpayers.
  • He argues future governments will face tough choices between essential services and climate initiatives.
  • A One Nation government would terminate net zero measures, saving around $10 billion annually by cutting grants and subsidies.

EPBC Overhaul: The Price of Bureaucratic Delay

Media Release • 14 October

Environment Energy Technology Energy Industry Mining Conservation Digital Technologies Economy

AI Summary

  • Malcolm Roberts expresses concern that the EPBC Act has led to increased decision times for resource projects, rising from 2.3 years in 2019 to 3.8 years by 2025.
  • Minister Watt argues that recent reforms aim to speed up assessment and approval processes without compromising environmental protections.
  • An AI trial is being introduced to assist in gathering necessary documentation for faster project assessments.
  • Roberts questions the effectiveness of the government’s measures, highlighting significant costs to applicants due to procedural delays.
  • Watt acknowledges the importance of the mining industry while maintaining that reforms will address decision-making timeframes.

In Parliament

MATTERS OF URGENCY

Taxation

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 14 October

Indigenous Affairs Mining Indigenous Employment Company Tax

AI Summary

  • The resource industry contributed $45 billion in taxes last year and $335 billion over five years, with calls for more resource utilisation rather than higher taxes.
  • Tamboran's Aboriginal employment program provides jobs and training, empowering Aboriginal workers and reducing welfare dependency.
  • High taxes and restrictions proposed by the Greens would jeopardise resource projects, leading to job losses and economic decline in affected communities.

ADJOURNMENT

Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026

Australian Federal Parliament • Senate • 13 October

Technology Digital Technologies Cybersecurity Telecommunications Privacy

AI Summary

  • Senator Roberts criticises the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026 as overly broad, granting the government extensive powers to censor online content and regulate various digital platforms.
  • The bill mandates online service providers to ensure user safety, with vague definitions of harm that could suppress free speech and political dissent.
  • Concerns are raised about the government's ability to create fake online identities and censor content without adequate oversight, risking abusive applications of power.

Social Media

Posted on Facebook • 15 October 2026

More corruption exposed in Australia’s COVID response???
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Posted on Facebook • 14 October 2026

Superannuation Industry

Australian retail and manufacturing are facing a severe crisis, with major collapses, rising unemployment and over 257,000 retrenchments in the year leading to February 2026. Rather than relying on temporary bailouts or cheap labour, Australia needs a sensible shift: ▶️ Direct a portion of our $4.5 trillion in superannuation funds into safe, profitable local investments. ▶️ Process our iron ore and coal here instead of shipping them overseas only to buy back finished product. ▶️ Secure cheap, reliable coal-fired power to protect heavy industry, manufacturing and local jobs — just like the US is doing. One Nation chooses enterprise over ideology. We need to rebuild our Australian industry.
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Posted on X • 30 September 2026

Health Primary Healthcare

Recent scientific papers, including one by Dr. Yaakov Ophir from the University of Cambridge and another by Dr Raphael Lataster from the University of Sydney, reveal high rates of severe adverse events such as myocarditis, pericarditis, and cancer links following COVID-19 vaccination, which were censored or downplayed by authorities. Australian health authorities ignored these risks. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) silenced dissenting doctors, forcing practition...
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Posted on X • 30 September 2026

Health Social Services

One Nation fully supports the "No Jab No Pay Repeal" Bill 2025, introduced by Senators Babet and Antic, to restore conscientious objection to federal family assistance laws. Parents shouldn't face financial penalties or lose access to childcare subsidies and Family Tax Benefit Part A simply for exercising personal choice and informed consent, a cornerstone of medical ethics. With vaccination rates dropping amidst growing public distrust, and glaring double standards regarding incoming migra... https://t.co/15S89CbXHA
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