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

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Committees: Economics Legislation Committee; Membership (15 Oct 2026)

“The President has received a letter requesting changes to the membership of a committee.”

Bills: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026; Limitation of Debate (15 Oct 2026)

“by leave—Can I just give my apologies to the chamber. I missed that division. It was a one-minute bell. I've recently had surgery, and, notwithstanding the fact I ran, I couldn't quite make it.”

Bills: Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026, Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 Oct 2026)

“I'll say two things from the outset. I note that the Labor Party and the coalition have said they're going to vote against the Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting the Strip Searching of Children) Bill 2026 and the Crimes Amendment (Prohibiting Shackling During Childbirth) Bill 2026, so the result that is going to occur is obvious. Having said that, I have considerable sympathy in relation to this...”

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• Has spoken in 122 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 571 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)