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John Faulkner, former Senator
- Former Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
- Became a Senator on 4 April 1989 — unknown
- Left Senate on 6 February 2015 — Resigned
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Budget: Consideration by Legislation Committees; Reports (20 Jun 2006)
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“by leave—I move: That the Senate take note of the reports. Mr Acting Deputy President Marshall, can I say in speaking to this motion that you would be aware that, prior to the dinner adjournment, I did speak on the question that these reports be printed. In order to assist the Senate at that time, I accepted the offer made by Senator Colbeck, the parliamentary secretary, that this...”
- Budget: Consideration by Legislation Committees; Reports (20 Jun 2006)
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“Like an emperor. He is aping the sort of behaviour that you expect in other countries. But the key thing I want to speak about today is something that ought to concern every senator in this chamber, and that is the issue of staff safety in this building. It has been an issue for a long time. It has been an issue that I know many senators from all sides have taken a genuine interest in. I...”
- Budget: Consideration by Legislation Committees; Reports (20 Jun 2006)
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“I want to touch on the report of the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee. It has just been handed to me but I can, in fact, say that I am aware of the contents of the report because I am a participating member in the F&PA Legislation Committee. I particularly want to go to some issues in relation to administration of the parliament. You will note, Mr Acting Deputy...”
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- Has spoken in 40 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
- People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
- 24 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 457 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
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- Biography (From ABC's Q & A)
- 2022 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2019 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2016 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2013 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2010 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
- 2007 Election results for NSW (From ABC)
Other offices held in the past
- Minister for Defence (9 Jun 2009 to 14 Sep 2010)
- Cabinet Secretary (3 Dec 2007 to 9 Jun 2009)
- Special Minister of State (3 Dec 2007 to 9 Jun 2009)
- Vice-President of the Executive Council (3 Dec 2007 to 14 Sep 2010)
- Shadow Minister for Public Administration and Accountability (8 Dec 2003 to 25 Oct 2004)
- Shadow Minister for Home Affairs (18 Feb 2003 to 8 Dec 2003)
- Shadow Special Minister of State (18 Feb 2003 to 25 Oct 2004)
- Shadow Minister for Public Administration and Home Affairs (23 Nov 2001 to 18 Feb 2003)
- Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (20 Oct 1998 to 25 Oct 2004)
- Shadow Minister for Olympic Coordination and the Centenary of Federation (20 Oct 1998 to 23 Nov 2001)
- Shadow Minister for Public Administration and Government Services (20 Oct 1998 to 23 Nov 2001)
- Shadow Minister for Public Administration, Government Services and Territories (26 Aug 1997 to 21 Oct 1998)
- Shadow Minister for Public Administration and Government Services (27 Mar 1997 to 26 Aug 1997)
- Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (20 Mar 1996 to 21 Oct 1998)
- Shadow Minister for Social Security (20 Mar 1996 to 27 Mar 1997)
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