• Liberal Party Representative for Forrest
• Former Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Entered the Senate on 25 November 2020 — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 21 May 2022 — unknown
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Constituency Statements: Cowan Electorate: Australia Day (5 Feb 2026)

“In accordance with standing order 193, the time for members' statements has expired.”

Constituency Statements: Western Australia: Fishing Industry (5 Feb 2026)

“I rise today to give voice to the Western Australian families who were shafted by the WA state Labor government's decision to close down the demersal fishing industry, commercially forever and recreationally for some 21 months, with the ban curiously being lifted just out from the next state election in 2029. I'm sure it was on the basis of robust scientific advice. But that's where the plot...”

Bills: Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading (3 Feb 2026)

“I joke with friends that representing Forrest in this place should really be called being the member for wineries and breweries, because I take both a close personal and professional interest in their affairs throughout the south-west of Western Australia. I started my very first business in the hospitality industry with a tavern that was focused on showcasing local produce, beer and wine to...”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 22 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 26 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 30 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Ben Small's latest interest statementLast updated: 29 Jul 2021