• National Party Representative for Gippsland
• Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (since 28 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 28 June 2008 — Byelection
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Matters of Public Importance: Taxation: Gas Industry (31 Mar 2026)

“I'd ask the member to withdraw any imputations. They are disorderly.”

Statements by Members: Aged Care (31 Mar 2026)

“The Minister for Aged Care and Seniors is misleading older Australians. He pretends the home aged-care system is working. Yesterday, the minister claimed that older Australians were assessed in less than a month. But what he didn't tell you was how long it actually takes for people to get help in their homes. The lived experience of older people and their families in my electorate of...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel Security (30 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Prime Minister. Victorian Farmers Federation president, Brett Hosking, has just released a statement in relation to farmers access to fuel. He said: … today's announcements contain no clarity on how fuel will be prioritised if the crisis deepens. Why is the Prime Minister always the last to lead in a national crisis?”

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• Has spoken in 59 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 15 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 695 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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