• Former Liberal National Party Representative for Hinkler
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Bills: Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“I move amendment to the motion for the second reading in my name, That all words after 'that' be omitted with a view to substituting the following words: 'Whilst not declining to give the bill a second reading, the House (1) notes that (a) the gas supply and price pressures that this bill seeks to address are an east coast problem which needs an east coast solution, not a west coast solution;...”

Statements by Members: Prime Minister (28 Oct 2026)

“I outlined in my very first speech to this House back on 30 July last year that we as elected representatives need to lead from the front and be positive role models like our mums and dads, our nannas, our nans, our pards and our fearless pioneers. When I grew up, it was these very special people in my life who taught me the lesson that honesty is the best policy. Serving as a police officer...”

Constituency Statements: Hinkler Electorate: Acknowledgements, Hinkler Electorate: Local First (28 Oct 2026)

“A hospice provides a special kind of care: dignity, comfort and compassion at the end of life. I was proud to attend the fifth anniversary celebration of Fraser Coast Hospice, which has cared for 1,000 terminally ill people and their families. The former coalition government helped establish this vital service through a $7.7 million investment under the Hinkler Regional Deal. As federal...”

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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 48 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)