• Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Shadow Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury (since 5 Jun 2022)
• Became a Senator on 2 May 2012 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Dean Smith speaks (no more than once per day)

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Adjournment: Middle East (25 Nov 2024)

“I rise tonight to address the deeply troubling decision by the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is not only an affront to the democratic principles Australia holds dear, but it betrays the total confusion and inconsistency that characterises the Albanese government's approach to Israel. The ICC's action singles out a...”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Answers to Questions (21 Nov 2024)

“Everyone knows that Labor is making them poorer. Disposable income has fallen by 8.7 per cent, Australia is at an 18-month per capita recession and annual economic growth is stagnating at just 1.5 per cent. Today Australians woke up to the news that Labor is now going to not just rob them of their financial present, but also rob them of their financial future by changing the rules that govern...”

Adjournment: Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 (19 Nov 2024)

“I rise today to address an issue of profound importance to the integrity of our democracy. That is, of course, Labor's Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024. Under the Albanese government, this legislation threatens to undermine the democratic culture that has been a cornerstone of Australian society. While misinformation and...”

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• Has spoken in 57 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 5 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 605 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Dean Smith's latest interest statementLast updated: 30 Nov 2022