• 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: Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026; Second Reading (14 Sep 2026)

“I rise to speak in opposition to the Private Health Insurance Amendment (Modernising the Private Health Insurance Rebate) Bill 2026. My electorate of Hinkler has the second-highest percentage of people aged over 65 in the country. That's a total of more than 44,000 people over 65 just in Hinkler. Each and every one of those 44,000 deserves better. It's estimated 26,300 of these seniors have...”

Statements by Members: Working Holiday Maker Program (14 Sep 2026)

“The pause on visa applications for working holiday makers is hitting Hinkler hard. It's hurting hospitality, it's terrible for tourism, and it's failing our farmers. We need a system which supports young people from overseas to fill labour shortages while travelling in Australia. Tinaberries is a strawberry- and macadamia-growing business in Bundaberg, employing about 40 working holiday...”

Statements by Members: Parliamentary Friends of Cricket, Housing, Aged Care (10 Sep 2026)

“():  Last night, here in Parliament House, the Parliamentary Friends of Cricket came together to celebrate the great game of cricket, our recent successes and the tantalising summer ahead. It was great to catch up with Scotty Boland and Ellyse Perry, two of the finest bowlers in the game and wonderful role models. Even for Scotty or Ellyse a hat-trick is rare, but not for this Labor...”

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