• Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
• Became a Senator on 9 March 2016 — unknown
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Condolences: Kitching, Senator Kimberley Jane Elizabeth (28 Mar 2022)

“I rise to add my condolences to my friend Senator Kitching, and, in doing so, I recognise her family, friends and staff in the gallery today. I say 'friend' with sincerity, irony and sadness—'sincerity', because I don't mean 'friend' as we often do in politics as a synonym for 'professional acquaintance'; Senator Kitching had a genuine interest in my life and my family, away from this...”

Questions without Notice: Indo-Pacific Region (10 Feb 2022)

“Will the minister advise the Senate on upcoming opportunities to further advance Australia's vision of an open and resilient Indo-Pacific?”

Questions without Notice: Indo-Pacific Region (10 Feb 2022)

“Thank you, Mr President. Will the minister advise the Senate on the positive agenda for the Quad foreign ministers' meeting with India, Japan and the United States tomorrow?”

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• Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 181 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

James Paterson's latest interest statementLast updated: 31 Mar 2022