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Alan Ferguson, former Senator

- Former Deputy-President, and Liberal Party Senator for SA
- Became a Senator on 26 May 1992 — unknown
- Left Senate on 30 June 2011 — retired
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: East Timor (20 Jun 2006)
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“My question is to the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Ellison. Will the minister update the Senate on the ongoing efforts of the Australian police in restoring law and order in East Timor?”
- Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006: In Committee (19 Jun 2006)
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“Order, Senator Brown! I think I should rule on the point of order. If you are referring to the Prime Minister, you must use his proper title. If you are suggesting that the Prime Minister is corrupt, that is not parliamentary and I would ask you to withdraw.”
- Electoral and Referendum Amendment (Electoral Integrity and Other Measures) Bill 2006: In Committee (19 Jun 2006)
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“Order! Senator Carr, I have been very patient but it is time you started addressing the chair and not the minister.”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 73 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
- People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — below average amongst Senators.
- 5 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 166 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)