• Country Liberal Party Senator for NT
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Sam McMahon speaks (no more than once per day)

• Voting record
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How Sam McMahon voted on key issues since 2006:

• Voted very strongly against increasing scrutiny of asylum seeker management. votes
• Voted very strongly against the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing protection of Australia's fresh water. votes
• Voted very strongly against increasing marine conservation. votes
• Voted very strongly for unconventional gas mining. votes
• Voted very strongly against restricting foreign ownership. 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 for live animal exports. votes
• Has never voted on 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.

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Program (12 Feb 2020)

“I have the utmost respect for Senator Kitching and Senator Polley. They are fine people. They are fine senators. I enjoy conversation with them. But obviously you have been set up to absolutely fail today and make a mockery of the system. There were two seconds of video—and that's the most important thing you can talk about today! It's absolutely disgraceful. I echo the sentiments of my...”

Questions without Notice: Defence Personnel (10 Feb 2020)

“Can the minister outline to the Senate the significance to Australian Defence Force members, veterans, their families and the nation of ensuring successful transition from service to civilian life and employment?”

Questions without Notice: Defence Personnel (10 Feb 2020)

“Can the minister update the Senate on how Defence is working with Veterans' Affairs to ensure young at-risk veterans get the support they need as they transition out of service?”

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• Has spoken in 23 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") 13 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)