• Former Liberal Party Representative for Canning
• Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Deputy Leader in the House of Representatives (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Byelection

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Committees: Artificial Intelligence Joint Select Committee; Appointment (20 Aug 2026)

“Artificial intelligence poses multiple challenges to Australia and to our people. We see moral, strategic and economic challenges. AI is reshaping the world, and the geopolitical implications for Australia are clear. Right now we are witnessing a race for AI dominance between the United States and the People's Republic of China. We have to find a way to adapt to this new era of geopolitical...”

Statements by Members: Housing (19 Aug 2026)

“We have a housing crisis in Australia. I know this because I see it in my own community in the Peel region in Western Australia. I have local people living out of their cars. They're parking down at the beach at night and using public showers in the morning because they don't have a home. This is the reality under Labor. Young Australians are working hard, saving their money and still can't...”

Bills: Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026; Second Reading (19 Aug 2026)

“In rising to speak on the Passenger Movement Charge Amendment Bill 2026, I can inform the House that the coalition will oppose this bill. This legislation proposes yet another increase in Australia's passenger movement charge, the nation's departure tax, from $70 to $80 for the vast bulk of passengers departing Australia by air or sea. The increase is scheduled to take effect from 1 January...”

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• Has spoken in 49 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 5 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 10 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 279 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)