• Former Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Shadow Minister for Choice in Childcare and Early Learning (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Deputy Manager of Opposition Business (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Statements by Senators: Child Care (19 Aug 2026)

“I want to talk about child care, and the future of safety in child care. Child care is central to the lives of over a million Australian families. It affects whether parents can go to work, can afford to have another child and can feel confident about the care their children receive. When we talk about child care, we should talk more about that than the subsidies we're spending. We should...”

Bills: Biosecurity Amendment (Improving Operational Efficiency) Bill 2026; Second Reading (17 Aug 2026)

“In accordance with standing order 115(3), further consideration of this bill is now adjourned to 28 August 2026.”

Bills: Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (11 Aug 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026. As my colleagues have indicated in their contributions, the coalition will not oppose the bulk of this bill. While it mostly contains technical or procedural amendments to various legislation, the changes to the operational capabilities of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, ACIC, warrant...”

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• Has spoken in 92 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 5 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 354 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)