• National Party Representative for Parkes
• Shadow Assistant Minister for Agriculture (since 28 May 2025)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for Resources (since 28 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Parkes Electorate: News Media (12 Feb 2026)

“With the huge changes in the media and communications industry over the past 20 years, it has become harder and harder for local newspapers to survive. I'm proud to say that community journalism is still alive and well in the Parkes electorate. Indeed, the Cobar Weekly is celebrating its 40th birthday. That's 40 years of celebrating and commemorating community milestones, and 40 years of...”

Questions without Notice: Energy (9 Feb 2026)

“My question is for the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Was the minister telling the truth when he promised Australians a $275 reduction in their power bills by 2025?”

Statements by Members: Parkes Elvis Festival (4 Feb 2026)

“I'm just a simple country boy at heart, so it was with great pride that I attended the Parkes Elvis Festival in January. Yes, I wore an Elvis jumpsuit, and, yes, I stood alongside a multitude of other 'Elvi', Priscillas and a couple of hound dogs, and they got all shook up. It's part of the Parkes electorate way of life. It's one of the most successful festivals in our nation, and I was...”

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• Has spoken in 24 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") 15 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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