• Former Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Shadow Assistant Minister to the Shadow Treasurer (since 17 Feb 2026)
  Shadow Assistant Minister for the Cost of Living (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Adjournment: Australian Gujarati Community, Nepal Festival Perth (15 Oct 2026)

“I rise this afternoon to recognise the Brabham Gujarati community and the wonderful Garba night recently held in Beechboro. It was a night filled with colour, music, dance, food and, above all, a tremendous sense of community. Garba is one of the great traditions of Gujarati culture, bringing people together through music and dance in celebration of faith, family and community. What was...”

Adjournment: Australian Gujarati Community, Nepal Festival Perth (15 Oct 2026)

“Senator Ghosh is cheering from the sidelines. The Gujarati community is an important part of that story. Community events on this scale do not happen by themselves; they require months of preparation and the commitment of people willing to give their time freely for the benefit of others. I particularly acknowledge and congratulate the organisers and the many volunteers whose hard work made...”

Committees: Northern Australia Joint Committee; Report (15 Oct 2026)

“I move: That the Senate take note of the report. I rise to speak on the tabling of this important report by the Joint Standing Committee on Northern Australia. At its heart is a simple question: if northern Australia is so important to our prosperity, energy security and national defence, why do we continue to govern it as if it were simply an extension of southern Australia? For decades,...”

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• Has spoken in 105 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 5 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 5 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 724 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)