• 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
• Email me whenever Dean Smith speaks (no more than once per day)

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Adjournment: Mining Industry (26 Mar 2026)

“It's been Minerals Week 2026, and I recognise a sector that does not merely talk about national prosperity but that actually delivers it. It is a timely reminder of something that should be front of mind for this parliament: whether Australia is genuinely backing the industry that powers our economy, funds public services, sustains regional communities and underpins our strategic future....”

Questions without Notice: Fuel Security (26 Mar 2026)

“Can the minister guarantee that a tanker will be dispatched to the S-Bend service station today with enough fuel to meet their requirements?”

Questions without Notice: Fuel Security (26 Mar 2026)

“Minister, do you still believe that the fuel crisis in Australia is nothing but 'far-right extremist scaremongering', as Minister Ayres has suggested?”

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• Has spoken in 61 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 5 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 5 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Dean Smith speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 672 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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