• Former National Party Senator for Queensland
• Shadow Minister for Resources and Northern Australia (since 28 May 2025)
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (14 Oct 2026)

“The opportunity to reflect on people in this place, unfortunately, usually only comes at a much more dramatic end than a valedictory night, so I want to take the opportunity to do this while you are alive and kicking. So many people have said such wonderful things, and I want to associate myself with all of those. Like many people here, I come from a place where we really value good people...”

Matters of Urgency: Taxation (14 Oct 2026)

“This is another appalling day for Australia, when we have socialists running trying to run an agenda. The absolute rubbish that was just spoken is frightening, because on so many counts we are hearing mistruths or outright lies about what is happening in Australia's tax centres. There are some claims that we don't have royalties on gas or that we don't tax gas companies and coal companies....”

Adjournment: Economy (13 Oct 2026)

“Australians have every reason to expect that each generation will enjoy a better standard of living than the one before it. That's been one of the great promises of this country. You work hard, take responsibility, save what you can and build a better future for yourself and your family. But, for too many Australians, this is slipping away. After more than four years of the Albanese Labor...”

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• Has spoken in 77 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 3 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 255 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)