• Liberal Party Representative for Forrest
• Former Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Shadow Assistant Minister for Electoral Matters (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for Infrastructure (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Entered the Senate on 25 November 2020 — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 21 May 2022 — unknown
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Adjournment: FIFA World Cup, Albanese Government (23 Jun 2026)

“As World Cup fever grips our nation and, indeed, the globe, I'm reminded of sport's rate power to transcend borders, ideology and the differences in our community. It unites us in moments of joy and despair, and, believe me, as a Dockers man, I have known my fair share of the latter. While we rally behind the Socceroos, there remains one question that divides households, friendships and...”

Bills: Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading (22 Jun 2026)

“In a debate like this, I think we should start with some pretty basic human behaviour because a brief study of human history would tell us that, whenever you seek to limit human behaviour with enforcement in the form of punitive taxes, human behaviour and human ingenuity always win. Let's go back to England and Wales in 1696, when a tax was levied on windows. People responded to this by...”

Statements by Members: Brunswick Junction Community Men's Shed Inc. (22 Jun 2026)

“I got a very warm welcome on a very cold morning when I visited the Brunswick community men's shed back in April. Operating an organisation like this most days of the week is no small task for a regional community group, but they know the important impact that they're having on the community that gives people of all ages the opportunity to participate in a range of activities. The Brunswick...”

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• Has spoken in 80 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 22 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 61 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 30 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Ben Small's latest interest statementLast updated: 29 Jul 2021