• Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (since 5 Jun 2022)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance (since 5 Jun 2022)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2014 — Federal election
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Bills: Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023; In Committee (18 Mar 2024)

“We've considered all the amendments on this bill. Because divisions have been called on two occasions, the bill cannot proceed until those votes are taken. I now shall report to the Senate. Progress reported. Ordered that the committee have leave to sit again on the next day of sitting.”

Bills: Australian Research Council Amendment (Review Response) Bill 2023; In Committee (18 Mar 2024)

“The question before the chair, and it will be split, is that amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 2413 be agreed to. Question agreed to. The TEMPORARY CHAIR: The second question is that amendments (3) and (4) on sheet 2413 be agreed to. Question negatived.”

Committees: Opportunities and Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence Committee; Appointment (18 Mar 2024)

“I move: (1) That a joint select committee, to be known as the Joint Select Committee on the Opportunities and Risks Arising from Artificial Intelligence (AI), be established to inquire into and report on: (a) the opportunities and risks that AI presents for Australia, including in relation to: (i) the economy, including jobs, skills, productivity and financial markets, (ii) national security,...”

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• Has spoken in 138 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 453 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

James McGrath's latest interest statementLast updated: 13 Oct 2022