• Former Liberal Party Senator for Queensland
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 30 June 2011 — unknown

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Adjournment: Mineral Exploration (14 Jun 2006)

“I rise tonight to draw attention to the alarming downturn in mineral exploration in Australia and particularly in Queensland. It has often been said that Australia’s wealth grew from the sheep’s back. That is true, but it is also true that since early colonial times our mineral resources have also contributed to the wealth of this nation. The sheep has been shorn, as it were, but...”

Questions without Notice: Border Protection (10 May 2006)

“On a day that follows the presentation of what is manifestly one of the most significant of Commonwealth budgets, my question is to the Minister for Justice and Customs, Senator Ellison. Will the minister advise the Senate of the Australian government’s very strong commitment to the protection of our northern border and to enhanced national security?”

Questions without Notice: Cyclone Larry (30 Mar 2006)

“My question is to the Minister for Arts and Sports, Senator Kemp, in his capacity representing the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Will the minister inform the Senate on the Australian government’s assistance provided to those in my state of Queensland affected by Cyclone Larry?”

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• Has spoken in 0 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — below average amongst Senators.
• 6 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 74 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)