Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Immigration verified
In her first Senate speech (30 July 2025), Collins drew on her doctoral research with the Karen refugee community resettled from Burma to Brisbane and time spent in refugee camps on the Thai-Burma border, stating that 'as a middle power, Australians have a moral obligation to help where we can, understanding the limitations we have.' She called for expanded economic sanctions on Burma's military regime.
Foreign policy & aid verified
In her first Senate speech, Collins advocated shifting Australia's Pacific relationship "from aid and dependency to trade and prosperity", noting Pacific countries "want to move beyond the aid relationship with Australia". She highlighted that remittances from Pacific workers exceed Australian government aid, criticised high transfer fees, and called for stronger economic sanctions on Burma's central bank.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.