• 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 increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace. 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 against increasing protection of Aboriginal heritage sites. votes
• Voted very strongly for live animal exports. votes
• Voted very strongly for decreasing availability of welfare payments. 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 against increasing consumer protections. 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: Defence Procurement (27 Feb 2020)

“Can the minister update the Senate on how this program of investment contributes to local employment and investment, particularly in the Northern Territory?”

Questions without Notice: Defence Procurement (27 Feb 2020)

“Can the minister outline how these investments enhance the US alliance and regional security?”

Questions without Notice: Defence Procurement (27 Feb 2020)

“My question is to the Minister for Defence, Senator Reynolds. Can the minister update the Senate on the coalition government's investment in Defence facilities and infrastructure in Northern Australia, particularly in the Northern Territory?”

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• Has spoken in 26 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") 15 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)