• Liberal Party Representative for Cook
• Shadow Assistant Minister to the Leader of the Opposition (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Co-Chair of the Coalition Policy Development Committee (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for Finance (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Entered House of Representatives on 13 April 2024 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Cost of Living (1 Apr 2026)

“What will the Easter bunny be bringing this year? A couple of chocolates? A bunny? A lolly or two? How about an eye-watering power bill? How about a mortgage repayment that makes your eyes water as well? How about grocery prices that make you think twice about inviting family or friends over for that Easter lunch? For some families this year, the Easter bunny won't be making an appearance....”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026; Second Reading (31 Mar 2026)

“The coalition supports this bill, the Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill, because Australians need immediate relief and they need it now. Families and small businesses right across Australia and in the electorate of Cook are under real pressure. My office is getting emails about people struggling with the cost of living, struggling with fuel bills and being unable to make ends...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Fuel Excise Relief) Bill 2026; Second Reading (31 Mar 2026)

“Sorry. I withdraw. The Treasurer had Australia flailing in the wind with the highest inflation in the developed world when this external shock came across, and, yes, of course it's adding to inflation. When you have the highest inflation in the entire developed world, there is nowhere for Australian businesses to hide. There's nowhere for Australian households to go. In that environment, an...”

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