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

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Bills: Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026. I acknowledge the member for Moore and his time he spent in the wonderful community of Dungog. It is a terrific place and I know that the teachers and educators in that town do a wonderful job. Well done. As the member for Lyne, I approach this debate from the perspective of regional Australia and, in...”

Questions without Notice: Taxation (1 Jul 2026)

“My question is to the Prime Minister. Isn't it true that the Albanese Labor government's 70c-a-day tax cut has already been eaten up by inflation, unlike the coalition's tax-back guarantee, which is protected from inflation and would provide a typical Australian worker a far bigger, $400 tax cut this year?”

Questions without Notice: Budget (25 Jun 2026)

“My question is to the Treasurer. Yesterday the Treasurer was asked about his plan to force thousands of widows and divorcees to pay more tax by removing their access to grandfathering for capital gains tax and negative gearing. He said: … the arrangements as you describe them are consistent with the way that the acquisition rules apply in the current CGT arrangements. This morning, the...”

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• Has spoken in 93 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 66 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)