• Former National Party Representative for Mallee
• Left House of Representatives on 5 August 2013 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 13 March 1993 — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Workplace Relations (13 Jun 2006)

“My question is addressed to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade. Would the Deputy Prime Minister outline to the House how Australia’s exporters have benefited from the government’s workplace relations reforms over the past decade? How are the new workplace relations reforms further assisting exporters to keep our economy strong and provide jobs in regional Australia?...”

Adjournment: Mrs Edith Swaby (31 May 2006)

“One of the honours of being a member of this great chamber and one of the responsibilities that it brings is that you get to meet some really wonderful Australians. As the House adjourns tonight, I would like to bring to its attention one of those Australians: Mrs Edith Swaby, who is 108 years old today. I am very grateful for the interest that has been taken in her. Today she is featured on...”

Questions without Notice: China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (29 May 2006)

“My question is addressed to the Minister for Trade. To recognise the interests of my constituency in this question, would the minister update the House on progress in negotiations on a free trade agreement between Australia and China? How would a free trade agreement with China help keep Australia’s economy strong?”

More of John Forrest's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 7 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 13 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 111 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)