• Liberal Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Paul Scarr speaks (no more than once per day)

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How Paul Scarr voted on key issues since 2006:

• Voted very strongly against increasing protection of Australia's fresh water. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing marine conservation. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing investment in renewable energy. votes
• Voted very strongly against more scrutiny of intelligence services & police. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing restrictions on gambling. votes
• Voted very strongly against encouraging Australian-based industry. votes
• Voted very strongly for increasing surveillance powers. votes
• Voted very strongly for decreasing ABC and SBS funding. votes

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• Never rebels against their party in this parliament.

First Speech: (10 Sep 2019)

“Mr President, let me paint you a picture. The year is 1990—nearly 30 years ago. We are in the middle of a federal election campaign. Bob Hawke is Prime Minister. Andrew Peacock is the opposition leader. And I'm in the Queensland Young Liberals, manning an information booth on the outskirts of Brisbane. It was tough going. Whether due to my lack of political sales-craft or otherwise, the...”

Questions without Notice: Papua New Guinea: Defence Cooperation Program (10 Sep 2019)

“Can the minister update the Senate on any other recent Defence engagement activities in the Pacific?”

Questions without Notice: Papua New Guinea: Defence Cooperation Program (10 Sep 2019)

“Can the minister outline to the Senate Australia's maritime partnership with Papua New Guinea?”

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• Has spoken in 5 debates in the last year — well below 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") 4 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)