• Independent Representative for Monash
• Changed party from Liberal Party on 14 Nov 2023
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 March 1990 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Health Care: Immunisation (27 Mar 2025)

“Our government's no jab, no pay policy, which withholds the family tax benefit part A supplement and childcare subsidies from families who choose not to vaccinate their children in accordance with the national schedule, is unreasonable, unethical and unconscionable in a country like ours. This policy is the only law in the world that ties a person's access to social support payments to their...”

Questions to the Speaker: Member for Moreton (27 Mar 2025)

“I have noticed with interest this week that your grace has been upon the member for Moreton in that you haven't ejected him from the chamber. I'm just wondering whether your grace will extend through question time today.”

Adjournment: Petition: Freedom of Speech (13 Feb 2025)

“Today I rise to pay my respect to and honour a remarkable group of Australians who have been unwavering in their support and have sustained me in my fight to protect our freedoms, especially our fundamental rights to bodily autonomy and freedom of speech. While I know there's always a risk in naming individuals, I cannot possibly list everyone who's played a part. I want to acknowledge the...”

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• Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 501 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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