Claire Chandler
Claire Chandler is a Liberal Senator in Australia known for her outspoken views on various political issues, including arts and culture. Recently, she criticized Khaled Sabsabi's appointment as Australia's representative for the Venice Biennale, questioning the appropriateness of featuring an artist who has depicted controversial figures in his work.
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Claire Chandler has been promoted to a senior economic portfolio in the new leadership team.
Liberal leader must address opposition’s failings
Australia· 2026-02-19
The finance spokeswoman will be Tasmanian senator Claire Chandler.
Jane Hume, Tim Wilson to head up economic team; James Paterson set to move to defence porfolioAustralia· 2026-02-17
Claire Chandler was one of the resignations from Ley’s leadership team.
Angus Taylor challenges Sussan Ley for top jobAustralia· 2026-02-12
Claire Chandler resigned from her portfolio to support Angus Taylor.
Angus Taylor v Sussan Ley for Liberal Party leadership shapes up a box-office bombAustralia· 2026-02-12
Claire Chandler is a conservative-leaning MP participating in climate policy talks.
Sussan Ley needs Coalition climate war to end, and fast, to take fight to LaborAustralia· 2025-09-18
Claire Chandler was brought into the shadow ministry as spokeswoman on cybersecurity and science.
One Nation support surges to record high according to Resolve Political Monitor poll amid immigration debateAustralia· 2025-09-14
Claire Chandler was the Coalition’s shadow arts minister who raised questions during Senate question time about the contentious artwork.
How Australia’s moment to shine at 2025 Venice Biennale went wrongAustralia· 2025-07-03
Claire Chandler is a Coalition politician who raised questions in parliament about Khaled Sabsabi's works.
Sacked artist Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated as Australia’s Venice representativeAustralia· 2025-07-02
Jane Hume, Claire Chandler and Sarah Henderson were all dumped from shadow cabinet.
Tony Abbott makes factional demand as deadline looms for Sussan LeyAustralia· 2025-05-29
Liberals Claire Chandler is also a candidate for the Senate.
Jacqui Lambie retains Senate seatAustralia· 2025-05-27
Senator Claire Chandler backs Ley’s rival, Angus Taylor.
Sussan Ley releases video pitch as Senator Claire Chandler backs Ley’s rival, Angus TaylorAustralia· 2025-05-10
Liberal senator Claire Chandler released a statement confirming the party had made the 'principled decision' to direct preferences to Labor above George in Franklin.
In Tasmania, Dutton, Albanese face crucial test over salmonAustralia· 2025-04-26
Claire Chandler is a shadow minister in the Australian government.
Israeli politicians sign letter urging Australian MPs to dump two-state policy | Australian politics
United Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Opposition spokeswoman for science Claire Chandler called for clarity on the government's response to the Trump administration's request.
Trump funding survey demands CSIRO answers questions on DEI, climate justiceAustralia· 2025-03-24
Claire Chandler is a Coalition senator who raised objections to Khaled Sabsabi's selection as Australia's representative.
Artists who represented Australia at Venice Biennale call for Khaled Sabsabi to be reinstated | Australian artUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-22
Claire Chandler asked Senator Penny Wong about the appropriateness of Sabsabi's work depicting Nasrallah.
Australian art has long depicted outlaws, Khaled Sabsabi’s critics should remember. Let’s start with Ned Kelly | Ella Barclay for the ConversationUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-18
Claire Chandler, a conservative senator, criticized Sabsabi's work, particularly a video piece featuring Hassan Nasrallah.
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Sweden· 2025-02-14Claire Chandler criticized Khaled Sabsabi's artwork in Parliament, questioning his representation of Australia.
‘Art should not be censored’: Khaled Sabsabi responds to cancellation of Venice Biennale project | Australian artUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-14
