• Liberal National Party Representative for Hinkler
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Hinkler Electorate: Tourism Industry, Rural, Regional and Remote Australia: Services, Hinkler Electorate: Schools (1 Apr 2026)

“Consumer confidence has now fallen to its lowest since records began. Regional areas like Hinkler need urgent support for the tourism and local business sector. In the aftermath of devastating floods and amidst the unfolding fuel crisis, many are feeling the pinch under this government. Delivering hope on the eve of Easter is the rollout of Bundaberg Tourism's new campaign, which captures...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel Security (31 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Taxi operators in my electorate of Hinkler are questioning whether the government can guarantee reliable diesel supplies to keep wheelchair-accessible taxis on the road. Minister, how did the government allow the fuel crisis to get so bad that essential transport for vulnerable Australians is now under threat?”

Adjournment: Fuel, Hinkler Electorate: National Youth Parliament (30 Mar 2026)

“Right now the cost of diesel in my regional Queensland electorate is sitting anywhere around $3.20 per litre; unleaded is upward of $2.50. Make no mistake, so much damage has already been done. However, it is pleasing that, after taking the coalition's lead, Hinkler families and small businesses will pay less for fuel because the government finally decided that cutting the fuel tax is a good...”

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• Has spoken in 45 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 29 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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