• 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: Parliamentary Representation (10 Oct 2024)

“At six o'clock last night in my office we quietly celebrated the closing of the polls in 2004, which saw me re-elected to the parliament after being defeated twice before and being a oncer twice—and the member at the table was a participant in one of those election campaigns. It has been an honour to serve the people of McMillan and Monash, accordingly, in that time. Of course, in my 25...”

Constituency Statements: Covid-19: Response (8 Oct 2024)

“It's a pleasure for me to speak today on a critical issue that has been an issue for me for some time. Today I hosted in the House, from the Australian Medical Professionals' Society, AMPS, Dr Chris Neal, Dr Jeyanthi Kunadhasan and Kara Thomas. With them were Professor Angus Dalgleish and Dr Paul Marik. Professor Dalgleish is an imminent virologist; immunologist; medical oncologist; general...”

Adjournment: Freedom of Speech (12 Sep 2024)

“Today is a dark day and one that does not bode well for the nation. The government's so-called combatting misinformation bill marks the beginning of the end for free speech and democracy in Australia. Make no mistake, this bill is another alarming example of overreach and a step towards government tyranny over what we can and cannot discuss. It gives the government unfettered power and...”

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• Has spoken in 30 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") 494 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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