• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2016 — Federal election
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How Jonathon Duniam voted on key issues since 2006:

• Voted very strongly for same sex marriage. votes
• Voted very strongly for tobacco plain packaging. votes
• Voted very strongly against a carbon price. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing scrutiny of asylum seeker management. votes
• Voted strongly for implementing refugee and protection conventions. votes
• Voted a mixture of for and against voluntary student union fees. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing protection of Australia's fresh water. votes
• Voted very strongly for regional processing of asylum seekers. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing marine conservation. votes
• Voted very strongly for unconventional gas mining. votes
• Voted moderately against increasing investment in renewable energy. votes
• Voted very strongly for privatising government assets. votes
• Voted very strongly against more scrutiny of intelligence services & police. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing Aboriginal land rights. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing funding for university education. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing protection of Aboriginal heritage sites. votes
• Voted very strongly for live animal exports. votes
• Voted very strongly for decreasing availability of welfare payments. votes
• Voted strongly against increasing restrictions on gambling. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing fishing restrictions. votes
• Voted strongly against encouraging Australian-based industry. votes
• Voted very strongly for increasing surveillance powers. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing consumer protections. votes
• Voted very strongly for offshore processing of asylum seekers. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing freedom of political communication. votes
• Voted moderately for decreasing ABC and SBS funding. votes

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• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2017; Second Reading (6 Dec 2018)

“I, too, am pleased to make a contribution to the second reading debate on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Bill 2017. And while he's still here, I acknowledge the contribution of Senator Patrick, not just to this debate but to the whole process. It's pleasing to hear that it's not just my phone calls you ignore, but also ministers' as well! But it is an...”

Matters of Public Importance: Education (3 Dec 2018)

“It is a pleasure for me to join the discussion on education funding as outlined by Senator O'Neill. The letter about this MPI was sent in by my colleague from Tasmania, Senator Urquhart, and has us talking about this important issue of 'fully funding public schools, including funding for extra teachers and resources, more individual attention for students, and extra support for kids with...”

Questions without Notice: G20 Leaders Summit (3 Dec 2018)

“Finally, will the minister outline how our broader international efforts will create a stronger economy that guarantees the essential services that Australians rely on?”

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• Has spoken in 47 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 109 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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