• Former Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 1996 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 30 June 2014 — retired

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Motions: Budget (26 Jun 2014)

“The subject of this debate is that the government budget is an affront to the Australian sense of fairness. What a nonsensical proposition that is, if ever there was one! This government, the Abbott government, is committed to fairness and equity for all Australians. But on coming to office, the government found that the Labor government had left a projected deficit of $667 billion. I will...”

Questions without Notice: Operation Sovereign Borders (26 Jun 2014)

“I have a second supplementary question, Mr President. Can the minister outline to the Senate the government's commitment to the men and women who implement the government's policy, and why is it important to provide clear support for these dedicated people?”

Questions without Notice: Operation Sovereign Borders (26 Jun 2014)

“Mr President, I have a supplementary question. Will the minister advise the Senate whether resources the government has used to stop illegal boat arrivals were available to the former government and whether resources have been the only factor in stopping illegal boat arrivals?”

More of Alan Eggleston's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 29 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 8 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 171 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)