• Former Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
• Former Liberal Party Representative for Ballarat
• Entered the Senate on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
• Previously Representative for Ballarat until 8 October 2001 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 March 1990 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 28 February 2016 — Resigned

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Questions without Notice: Communications: Media Reform (20 Jun 2006)

“My question is to the Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Senator Coonan. Will the minister advise the Senate of progress in the development of the government’s media reform proposals? Is the minister aware of any alternative policies?”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Answers to Questions (19 Jun 2006)

“Senator Ronaldson interjecting—”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Answers to Questions (19 Jun 2006)

“I think that was an extraordinarily disappointing contribution from Senator Ludwig, with the greatest respect to him, to the taking note of answers. It just reinforced the point that Labor’s position in relation to this is pure political point scoring at its worst, at the expense of our international relationships. It is populist at best. The Labor Party are trying to wind back the...”

More of Michael Ronaldson's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 31 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 513 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)