Tribune’s note

Senator Bragg used Senate time on 24 March to place on the record his attendance at the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce Chinese New Year banquet on 27 February, an event that drew members of parliament from across the political spectrum, including the Leader of the Opposition [TA-260324-senate-dd516f85acd4:s158]. The Senator acknowledged the Haymarket Chamber of Commerce, the Chinese Australian Forum, and individual organisers Vincent Lim and Simon Chan for hosting and supporting the annual dinner.

Senator Bragg characterised the Chinese Australian community as hardworking, loyal, patriotic, and industrious. The contribution is procedural in character — a statement of community engagement rather than a policy intervention — and carries no legislative or opposition-strategy dimension. No prior context candidates were available to situate this activity within a broader recent pattern.

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HansardSTATEMENTS BY SENATORSSen Andrew BraggTuesday 24 March 2026