• Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Shadow Assistant Minister to the Shadow Treasurer (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for the Cost of Living (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Became a Senator on 2 May 2012 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Cometti, Mr Dennis John, AM, Western Australia: Aviation Industry (5 Mar 2026)

“I rise to acknowledge the passing of Western Australia's great sporting voice, Dennis Cometti. For more than half a century, Dennis provided the soundtrack to Australian sport. His deep, clear voice; his dry humour; his meticulous preparation; and his remarkable feel for the moment made him one of the finest commentators this country has ever produced. For those of us from Western Australia,...”

Motions: Freedom of Speech (5 Mar 2026)

“In the short time that is available to me, I'd like to thank Senator Bell for his contribution, because there's actually a lot in that to reflect and comment on. There are two words that Senator Bell used which I think are very important to amplify. The first is 'responsibilities' and the second is 'carefulness'. Our freedoms and rights in this country are to be exercised responsibly, and,...”

Motions: Freedom of Speech (5 Mar 2026)

“Thank you, Senator Scarr. I suspect there's some Edmund Burke in you, and listening to Senator Bell's contribution, I suspect there is some Edmund Burke in him as well, and that is to be applauded. But Senator Bell, I think, has expressed, as many have, a misunderstanding of the events and preconditions that led to the 'no' vote at the last referendum. I have to say that I think it's probably...”

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• Has spoken in 53 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 5 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 663 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Dean Smith's latest interest statementLast updated: 27 Nov 2025