• Liberal Party Representative for Fairfax
• Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Bills: Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (11 Mar 2026)

“I wish to note for the House that the coalition, despite supporting the government in the passage of this bill through the House, has put forward eight questions to the minister, and the minister has chosen to not answer any of those questions. I think that is notable. I ask the minister if he will be prepared to commit to respond to me in writing at a later date in response to those eight...”

Bills: Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (11 Mar 2026)

“Foreign minister.”

Bills: Migration Amendment (2026 Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (11 Mar 2026)

“The conflict in Iran has inspired the government to bring forward this legislation. When it comes to that conflict, what we have seen in Australia is a very high degree of bipartisanship. In backing the actions of the United States and Israel we have seen bipartisan support. In the deployment of ADF assets and resources, we have seen bipartisan support. When it comes to the issuing of...”

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