• Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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Statements: Personal Explanation (15 Jun 2023)

“Let me say this in the clearest possible terms: Senator Thorpe's allegations are concocted from beginning to end. Nothing that she has alleged about me is truthful. No such exchange occurred between us. There is no interaction that could conceivably resemble what she described today. Making false allegations in the Senate today is disgraceful and brings the Senate into disrepute. Her...”

Statements: Personal Explanation (15 Jun 2023)

“I withdraw that.”

Statements: Personal Explanation (15 Jun 2023)

“I will seek leave at the end of my statement. It should also be said that Ms Giles operates a specialist practice and has acted for Miss Brittany Higgins and Senator Hanson-Young and presently acts for members of every political party in this chamber. That slur on her was irrational and unjustified and should also be withdrawn. I call on you, Madam President, to review the senator's most...”

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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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 132 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

David Van's latest interest statementLast updated: 6 Apr 2023