• National Party Representative for Parkes
• Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources (since 28 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Grievance Debate: Fuel, Local Government, Donald, Emeritus Mayor Ray, OAM (24 Mar 2026)

“Two weeks ago, energy minister Chris Bowen scoffed at the coalition's efforts to bring the fuel crisis to his attention. There was no problem, he said. Fuel supplies were as high as they've ever been in Australia, he said. At the very time he handed us these platitudes, farmers across the electorate of Parkes were living a very different truth. Due to the war overseas and the false security...”

Statements by Members: Child Care (23 Mar 2026)

“It is apparent to anyone living and working in the communities across the Parkes electorate that there is a dire lack of access to child care. In fact, the region is often described as a childcare desert. That's why it was so worrying to me to hear that a preschool in Broken Hill had closed suddenly in November last year, leaving many families without the care they needed for their children....”

Statements by Members: Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year Award (23 Mar 2026)

“Last week I visited the Eather family farms near Narrabri. The Eathers were awarded the 2025 Weekly Times Coles Farmer of the Year award. I have met many pioneering families throughout the electorate of Parkes, where families have a reputation for being not only resourceful and resilient but innovative in their actions. This generational farming family are a great example. Since 1936, when...”

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• Has spoken in 35 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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