• Former Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
• Shadow Minister for Defence (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Became a Senator on — unknown
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

• Voting record
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Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (14 Oct 2026)

“I have been waging a long campaign. First, it was to try to convince Jonno to stay. And second, when it appeared that was not going to succeed, it was to at least to delay his departure as long as possible. I accept defeat tonight. I realise, having delivered a valedictory speech, that's probably the end of the road, although I think we did string a few extra weeks and months out of you,...”

Documents: Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program; Order for the Production of Documents (14 Oct 2026)

“I have enjoyed every contribution across the chamber in this debate, but I particularly enjoyed that last contribution from Senator Sheldon, especially the last 60 seconds. Irony is clearly lost on Senator Sheldon, because he concluded his contribution, angrily pointing his finger across the chamber, by saying we should spend less time pointing fingers at each other and examine the conduct of...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel (13 Oct 2026)

“Fluctuating up!”

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• Has spoken in 34 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 11 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 282 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)