• Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax
• Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Budget (26 May 2026)

“The government's budget reveals a lack of judgement, a misreading of the times and an absence of practical wisdom. If Labor were to accept some advice, I would offer this. You don't restore trust in government by breaking promises. You don't make the life of individuals better by making government bigger. You don't solve a cost-of-living crisis by raising taxes. You don't solve a housing...”

Statements by Members: 2026 Fairfax Volunteer Awards, Fairfax Electorate: Homelessness (25 May 2026)

“It is volunteers that hold our community together. Last week, I was delighted to host the 2026 Fairfax Volunteer Awards ceremony. I want to congratulate Sylvia Whiting, Myshell Hyde, Birte Spencer, Janine Smith, Tony Brown, Debbie Day, Karen Martin, Mitchell Lenord, Carolyn Neville, Leonie Wilcox, Saxon Cracknell, Peter Cooper, Kimberley Teillet-Meunier, Jenny McKay, Craig McMillan, Peter...”

Bills: Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading (14 May 2026)

“I second the amendment and reserve my right to speak.”

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• Has spoken in 53 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 365 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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