• National Party Representative for Gippsland
• Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (since 28 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 28 June 2008 — Byelection
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Bills: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (20 Jan 2026)

“It speaks volumes of those opposite that not one of them has stood up, since the member for Bendigo did, to seek to defend this legislation, the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026, because this is bad legislation. This is bad legislation which has been rushed into the parliament, with no consultation, to solve a political problem for the Prime...”

Condolences: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (19 Jan 2026)

“In speaking in support of the Prime Minister's motion, and on behalf of Gippslanders, I want to extend my condolences to the families and the loved ones of the 15 innocent Jewish Australians who were murdered at Bondi Beach in the worst terrorism attack on Australian soil. I want to commend speakers on both sides of the chamber for their contributions today, but specifically the many fine...”

Statements by Members: Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025 (26 Nov 2025)

“I withdraw.”

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• Has spoken in 39 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 15 comments on this Representative's speeches — well 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") 679 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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