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Michael Ronaldson, former Senator, former Representative

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  • Former Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
  • Former Liberal Party Representative for Ballarat
  • Entered the Senate on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
  • Previously Representative for Ballarat until 8 October 2001 — retired
  • Entered House of Representatives on 24 March 1990 — Federal election
  • Left Senate on 28 February 2016 — Resigned

Most recent appearances in parliament

Questions without Notice: Senator Ronaldson, Domestic and Family Violence (24 Feb 2016)

“Mr President, with your indulgence can I thank the Attorney-General and Senator Wong for their very generous comments. This is the last time I will rise. I did not think it was appropriate to have another valedictory; in fact, it would have been self-indulgent. I wish all colleagues long health, happiness and, certainly on this side, electoral success! Over the last 22 years it has been an...”

Questions without Notice: Senator Ronaldson, Domestic and Family Violence (24 Feb 2016)

“What are some of the other measures that the government has taken to address elder abuse issues?”

Questions without Notice: Senator Ronaldson, Domestic and Family Violence (24 Feb 2016)

“My question is to Leader of the Government in the Senate, the Attorney-General, Senator Brandis. This is a very serious issue, and I hope colleagues will resist the temptation to interject. Will the Attorney-General advise the Senate what the government is doing to address the problem of elder abuse and raise community awareness of this important issue?”

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  • Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
  • People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
  • 31 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks.
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 513 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)