• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 1996 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 30 June 2014 — retired

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Adjournment: Albany Port Authority (15 Jun 2006)

“I rise this evening to address an issue which affects Albany, a port on the southern coast of Western Australia. The issue goes to the heart of this small community of some 28,000 people. It is also, unfortunately, an issue that highlights Defence’s disregard for important local concerns. The issue is the clean-up of Albany’s Princess Royal Harbour from old, dumped ordnance dating...”

Adjournment: Defence: FFG Upgrade Project (14 Jun 2006)

“I rise this evening to address the problems surrounding the current refit of four FFGs, down from six. These Adelaide class frigates are the backbone of our Navy. Their refit should have been straightforward, making them the most capable in their class in the world. But just one of the original six frigates has received its refit, and it still does not meet its full capability. This, we are...”

Matters of Public Interest: Defence: Budget (14 Jun 2006)

“I have spoken a number of times about the record of the current government in the area of defence procurement activities. Through the work of the ANAO, we have a detailed record of a large number of exercises which have repeatedly gone off the rails. Moreover, by looking at each of these exercises individually, we see that a clear pattern of failure emerges. The French have a saying which,...”

More of Mark Bishop's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 18 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — below average amongst Senators.
• 3 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 222 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)