• Former Liberal Party Representative for Groom
• Left House of Representatives on 9 May 2016 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 October 1998 — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Resources Sector (25 May 2006)

“I thank the member for Cowper for his question and his strong interest in the resources sector. The news on Australia’s resources sector just keeps getting better and better, with the latest figures showing that exports of iron ore have now reached $11 billion in 2005, earning the Western Australian government some $1 billion in royalties and representing some eight per cent of...”

Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2006: Second Reading (25 May 2006)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. A secure, reliable and affordable energy supply is a fundamental input to Australia’s economic wellbeing. For this reason, it is critical that the regulatory framework governing our energy sector is sound. The Ministerial Council on Energy is the peak energy policy body in Australia and has made significant progress in its extensive...”

Notices: (24 May 2006)

“to present a Bill for an Act to amend legislation relating to energy, and for other purposes. (Energy Legislation Amendment Bill 2006)”

More of Ian Macfarlane's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 23 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 6 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.
• 19 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 292 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)