• Liberal Party Representative for Forde
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Chinese Taipei School Sport Federation (2 Jul 2024)

“As we all know in this House, sport is one of the great unifiers and a great way to break down barriers, to build relationships and to better understand culture. What better way is there than to travel 7½ thousand kilometres away to Taiwan and compete in an international tournament hosted by the Chinese Taipei School Sport Federation? That's exactly what Coomera Anglican College from my...”

Statements by Members: Beenleigh Cane Parade and Gala Ball (6 Jun 2024)

“There is something particularly sweet about a town steeped in tradition. Beenleigh came together as a community on Saturday 11 May to commemorate our century-old-and-then-some cane traditions. Usually I'm behind the microphone and on the judging panel but this time I joined my team with our float going around the parade route, and it was great to catch up with so many local people and have a...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Financial Market Infrastructure and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Second Reading (6 Jun 2024)

“It's a pleasure to follow the member for Page's contribution and I also note the contributions from the shadow Treasurer and the leader of the Nationals earlier in this debate. We were just upstairs in the Federation Chamber talking about the appropriation bills and reflecting on the vast difference there is between what this government says and what it actually does. I say frequently to...”

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• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 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") 662 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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