• Former Liberal Party Representative for Ryan
• Changed party from Liberal Party on 21 Aug 2010
• Left House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — Changed party
• Entered House of Representatives on 10 November 2001 — Federal election

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Adjournment: Ryan Electorate: Green Corps Program (20 Jun 2006)

“Developing the skills and opportunities of our young people and looking after the local Ryan environment is very important to me as the federal member for Ryan, the representative of the people of the western suburbs of Brisbane. That is why I decided that I would like to sponsor two young participants in one of the local community’s Green Corps projects to come to Canberra and meet...”

Questions without Notice: Workplace Relations (20 Jun 2006)

“My question is to the Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations. Would the minister inform the parliament of how Australia will benefit from a single national system of workplace relations? Has such a system previously been supported by substantial people in the community? Is the minister aware of any alternative views?”

Private Members’ Business: Work Choices Legislation (19 Jun 2006)

“On behalf of the Howard government I am pleased to speak to the motion before the House. The member for Cunningham asked what our agenda was. Let me tell her, on behalf of the government: our agenda is about national prosperity. Our agenda is about creating jobs for Australians. Our agenda is about giving opportunities to young people throughout the length and breadth of this great country....”

More of Michael Johnson's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 18 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 19 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 213 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)