• Liberal Party Senator for WA
• Shadow Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury (since 5 Jun 2022)
• Became a Senator on 2 May 2012 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Dean Smith speaks (no more than once per day)

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Statements by Senators: Western Australia: Roads (5 Feb 2025)

“For years motorists in Perth's northern suburbs have been calling for action on one of the state's most dangerous and congested intersections: the junction of Erindale Road and Reid Highway in Balcatta. Yet, despite repeated warnings, petitions and even a $2½ million business case with funding from the previous coalition government, Labor has done what it does best: delay and deliver...”

Bills: Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024; Second Reading (5 Feb 2025)

“I rise to speak on the Future Made in Australia (Production Tax Credits and Other Measures) Bill 2024. In short, this bill establishes a hydrogen production tax offset that is available at a rate of $2 per kilogram of eligible hydrogen for companies that satisfy certain eligibility criteria. The bill also establishes a critical minerals production tax incentive for expenditure incurred in...”

Adjournment: Middle East (25 Nov 2024)

“I rise tonight to address the deeply troubling decision by the International Criminal Court to issue an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This is not only an affront to the democratic principles Australia holds dear, but it betrays the total confusion and inconsistency that characterises the Albanese government's approach to Israel. The ICC's action singles out a...”

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• Has spoken in 49 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 5 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 607 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Dean Smith's latest interest statementLast updated: 30 Nov 2022