• Former Independent Representative for Fisher
• Changed party from Speaker on 9 Oct 2012; from Liberal Party on 24 Nov 2011
• Left House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on 1 December 1984 — Federal election

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Broadcasting Services Amendment (Subscription Television Drama and Community Broadcasting Licences) Bill 2006: Second Reading (20 Jun 2006)

“Australia prides itself on having a unique culture that is not only special to us but also recognised as being unique and special by people from other nations around the globe. The scenes during the World Cup currently under way in Germany are a testament to that. I must say that it was encouraging to see supporters of both Brazil and Australia celebrating together after the match between the...”

Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2006: Second Reading (20 Jun 2006)

“Mr Deputy Speaker, I thought you were extraordinarily generous to the previous speaker in allowing him to finish reading his second reading amendment. Were it possible to recycle the hot air uttered by the member for Grayndler, obviously Australia would go some considerable distance towards meeting our renewable energy target. I am pleased, however, to join the debate on the Renewable Energy...”

Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006: Second Reading (19 Jun 2006)

“When one listens to the honourable member for Kingsford Smith, his speech sounds reasonable and rational in some respects, but as a nation we really have to confront the fact that over 200 years of European settlement we have a situation where Indigenous Australians have an entirely unsatisfactory position in life. We find that they live for 20 years less than non-Indigenous males, we find...”

More of Peter Slipper's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 40 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments 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.
• 12 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 428 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)