• 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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Questions without Notice: Economy (29 Oct 2026)

“The Reserve Bank has said government spending is adding to the likelihood of further interest rate hikes. Betashares's chief economist David Bassanese has said every serious economist in the country would acknowledge that public spending has been contributing to inflation. The average new mortgage holder is already paying $30,000 more per year because of the 16 interest rate rises under your...”

Statements by Members: Economy (29 Oct 2026)

“If the Treasurer cannot be honest with himself about the causes of inflation, how can he be honest with the Australian people? Australians are paying the price at the supermarket checkout, in their mortgage repayments and in the meals they can no longer afford. Australians deserve a Treasurer who takes responsibility, not one who twists the warnings of the Reserve Bank to suit his political...”

Statements by Members: Economy (29 Oct 2026)

“Yesterday the Treasurer stood at the dispatch box and tried to blame Australia's inflation crisis on a war overseas. But yesterday the Reserve Bank governor, Michele Bullock, told Australians something very different: Importantly though, it is not just these global pressures that are driving inflation in Australia. She warned of persistent domestic inflationary pressures, weak productivity...”

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• Has spoken in 104 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") 92 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)