• Former Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax
• Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (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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Statements: Death Penalty (29 Oct 2026)

“by leave—In his recent encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, published in May this year, Pope Leo XIV wrote: No sin, failure, humiliation or exclusion can diminish the profound value of a human life … I reflect on these words as I rise to acknowledge the government's tabling of Australia's strategy for global abolition of the death penalty 2026. I oppose the death penalty, and while I...”

Motions: Member for Indi (26 Oct 2026)

“Mr Speaker, through you, to Helen: the nation breathed the most enormous sigh of relief when we read reports that your condition had stabilised. As so many people across the country have said, violence is never the solution. Helen, you of all people did not deserve the violent attack—you of all people, who would come into this place at a time of heated debate and have a warm smile that...”

Statements by Members: Economy (15 Oct 2026)

“This week alone, the IMF downgraded Australia's economic growth forecast, COSBOA raised the alarm about the financial stress of small businesses due to energy costs and interest rates, Creditor Watch warned insolvencies—already at a record high—are set to rise further, the NAB reported confidence was 22 points lower than it was this time last year, and ANZ reported families...”

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• Has spoken in 49 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 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") 378 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)