• 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 2 May 2012 — Federal election
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Motions: Budget (14 May 2026)

“We do not have to wait for too much longer. Soon Australians will be put out of their budget pain, because tonight they will be hearing from Angus Taylor on what is the alternative plan to Labor's budget of broken promises, Labor budget of higher taxes, Labor's budget of lower living standards and Labor's budget of less housing. What can Australians expect when they hear from the Leader of...”

Motions: Budget (14 May 2026)

“A point of order on a fact checking. I'm wondering if Senator Mulholland has any other facts that she would like the coalition to check while she's giving her contribution? Of course, Mr Howard, a very successful prime minister, used revenue to pay down debt.”

Committees: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee; Report (14 May 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee inquiry into human rights and democracy in Myanmar, set against the reality on the ground five years after the 2021 Myanmar coup. That unlawful seizure of power dismantled a democratically elected government; detained leaders, including Aung San Suu Kyi; and triggered what is now a nationwide armed conflict. The...”

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• Has spoken in 70 debates in the last year — 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 — email me whenever Dean Smith speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 680 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Dean Smith's latest interest statementLast updated: 27 Nov 2025