• Liberal National Party Representative for Hinkler
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Cost of Living (11 Feb 2026)

“The cost of living is out of control. In my electorate of Hinkler, one of the lowest socioeconomic regions in the country, pressure points like interest rate rises hit hard. Only yesterday I heard from the Salvos in Bundaberg, where Captain Chris Millard described a 20 per cent rise in demand at Christmas time, more people needing food and essentials than ever before. The growing list of...”

Statements by Members: Doherty, Mr Terence James, AM (9 Feb 2026)

“The Australia Day Honours List for 2026 features great Aussies from my electorate of Hinkler, including one of my former teachers. A prestigious Member of the Order of Australia medal was awarded to Terry Doherty for significant service to basketball in administrative and referee education roles. Terry was the head of physical education at Bundaberg high, and while he developed some wonderful...”

Questions without Notice: Energy (9 Feb 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Can the minister name a single Australian who received the $275 reduction in their power bills by the end of 2025 as promised by the Albanese government?”

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 19 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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