• Independent Representative for Monash
• Changed party from Liberal Party on 14 Nov 2023
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 March 1990 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Health Care: Immunisation (27 Mar 2025)

“Our government's no jab, no pay policy, which withholds the family tax benefit part A supplement and childcare subsidies from families who choose not to vaccinate their children in accordance with the national schedule, is unreasonable, unethical and unconscionable in a country like ours. This policy is the only law in the world that ties a person's access to social support payments to their...”

Questions to the Speaker: Member for Moreton (27 Mar 2025)

“I have noticed with interest this week that your grace has been upon the member for Moreton in that you haven't ejected him from the chamber. I'm just wondering whether your grace will extend through question time today.”

Bills: Aged Care (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2024; Second Reading (25 Nov 2024)

“Thank you for the opportunity to speak on aged care once again, after many, many times. I support the member for Barker's remarks in full, in total, absolutely. Personally, I don't have a problem with where the Aged Care (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill is headed, and the coalition have already announced that they will be letting this bill go through on the voices. Having said...”

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• Has spoken in 16 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 15–16 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") 496 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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