• Former Liberal National Party Representative for Herbert
• Shadow Minister for Defence Industry (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Budget: Taxation (2 Jul 2026)

“You're talking about it!”

Statements by Members: Albanese Government (1 Jul 2026)

“There is a word that used to mean something in this country—trust. Trust was the commitment a government made to the Australian people. This Labor prime minister said from this dispatch box whilst in opposition: … you can only lie to people once. Well, it's clear that this prime minister doesn't take his own advice. This prime minister stood in front of the media, aggressively...”

Bills: Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 Jul 2026)

“I rise today to speak on the Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill. I start by acknowledging all those that continue to wear the uniform in service to this nation, our veterans and your families, and note that the freedoms that we enjoy today are on the back of hard fought battles, wars and sacrifices that you have made. This legislation is not...”

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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 221 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)