• Former Independent Representative for Curtin
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Bills: Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (29 Oct 2026)

“This is a modest amendment about the interaction between WA and this national domestic gas scheme. Technically, the domestic gas reservation would apply nationally, but the bill gives the minister the power to carve out facilities covered by an existing scheme. It's clear that the minister's intention is to carve out WA facilities, and I support this. WA has had its own domestic gas...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (29 Oct 2026)

“I support the intent of this bill, which is to tax income in a broadly similar way whether it comes from work or from wealth, and I welcome the changes the government has made following consultation, including the electable regime and rollover relief. But we're asking family businesses to make significant decisions quickly without knowing what those decisions will cost—Treasury puts the...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026, Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026. I'll start with the minimum tax on discretionary trusts, then turn to the changes to capital gains tax and the R&D tax incentive. Last month I spoke in this parliament about the pressures on small businesses in Curtin. Rent, insurance, wages and super are all rising, and many owners are squeezed between rising...”

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