• Former Liberal National Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Questions without Notice: Sovereign Capability (17 Sep 2026)

“On a separate point of order, it might help the chamber if the minister's comments are made through the chair, according to the standing orders. That would help.”

Questions without Notice: Wages and Salaries (17 Sep 2026)

“Keep telling people how great they have it!”

Questions without Notice: Whyalla Steelworks (16 Sep 2026)

“Minister, your government keeps telling us that renewables are the cheapest form of power, yet, even after providing $2.4 billion to the Whyalla steelworks, that's still closing because of sky-high electricity prices. When will Labor abandon its net zero fantasy and use all of Australia's energy resources, including coal, gas, uranium and renewables, to deliver cheap and reliable power?”

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• Has spoken in 82 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 4 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 9 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 873 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)