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Scott Ludlam, former Senator

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  • Former Australian Greens Senator for WA
  • Became a Senator on 1 July 2008 — Federal election
  • Left Senate on 14 July 2017 — Resigned

Most recent appearances in parliament

Bills: Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017, Commercial Broadcasting (Tax) Bill 2017; Second Reading (22 Jun 2017)

“Hear, hear!”

Bills: Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017, Commercial Broadcasting (Tax) Bill 2017; Second Reading (22 Jun 2017)

“That is a shame—I was just getting into that! On behalf of the Australian Greens I rise to make a couple of comments tonight on the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Broadcasting Reform) Bill 2017 and the related bill. The Greens cannot support the bill in its current form. We believe that there are really two pathways forward. One is for some sensible amendments, to cut away schedule...”

Documents: Australia and Timor-Leste: Maritime Boundary (21 Jun 2017)

“I ask that general business notice of motion 377 standing in my name and in the names of Senators Moore and Xenophon for today relating to the maritime boundary between Australia and Timor-Leste be taken as a formal motion. Leave not granted. In lieu of seeking a suspension, I seek leave to make a brief statement.”

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  • Has spoken in 69 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
  • People have made 26 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
  • 60 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks.
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 947 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)