• Country Liberal Party Senator for NT
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2019 — Federal election
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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.

Committees: Environment and Communications References Committee; Report (4 Dec 2019)

“I would like it noted that the coalition's senators have submitted a descending report. We talk about rank abuse. Well, this is a rank abuse of a Senate committee and the processes of the Senate and the committee structure. The Senate has determined numerous times not to personally investigate Minister Taylor. This report is all about a personal attack on the minister. It has nothing to do...”

Notices: Withdrawal (4 Dec 2019)

“by leave—I withdraw the notice of motion standing in my name and in the names of Senators Davey and McDonald lodged earlier today.”

Questions without Notice: Agriculture Industry (4 Dec 2019)

“Is the minister aware of any alternative approaches to deliver for the Australia agriculture industry?”

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• Has spoken in 21 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") 12 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)