• 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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Statements by Senators: Economy (16 Sep 2026)

“Labor promised Australians a future made in Australia. Instead, it's a future subsidised by Australia. Workers at Whyalla were promised they would have a green hydrogen supported future. Instead, they've all lost their jobs. The Albanese government has created the conditions that have ended these jobs. In Whyalla, the blast furnace has been shut down. Australia, the world's largest exporter...”

Adjournment: Climate Change, Energy, Trade (15 Sep 2026)

“The coalition has set a very simple ambition for Australia. Our plan will reward hard work, restore homeownership, secure Australia's future and put Australians first. Those words mean something. Putting Australians first is not just about who qualifies for a government payment. It should be a principle that runs through every decision the government makes. When we talk about energy, we...”

Questions without Notice: Taxation (15 Sep 2026)

“Minister, your energy policies have failed, your industry policies have failed, your migration policies have failed, and your emissions policies have failed. Will you axe net zero and the safeguards tax and stop the deindustrialisation of Australia?”

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• Has spoken in 71 debates in the last year — below 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") 252 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)