• Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax
• Shadow Treasurer (since 28 May 2025)
  Deputy Leader of the Opposition (since 28 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Condolences: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (19 Jan 2026)

“Can I say from the outset to the member for Macnamara: you need not apologise for the beautiful sound from your child. I think it's a sombre reminder to all of us that we are here for a condolence motion and, indeed, we have an obligation to the next generation, so thank you for having your little one in the parliament with us. I also express my deepest sorrow for the loss of 15 innocent...”

Questions without Notice: Economy (27 Nov 2025)

“Real wages have gone down, haven't they, Jim?”

Questions without Notice: Economy (27 Nov 2025)

“My question goes to the Prime Minister. With inflation running well above the RBA's target band and markets indicating the next rate move will be up, the Treasurer's economic failure is exposed. With 28 days until Christmas, what does the Prime Minister say to struggling mortgage holders paying $1,800 more in interest in December and every month thereafter than under the coalition?”

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• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 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") 351 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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