• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 20 June 2012 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 30 June 2014 — retired

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Committees: Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference (26 Jun 2014)

“I move: That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 3 December 2014: The adequacy of arrangements to prevent the entry and establishment of invasive species likely to harm Australia's natural environment, including: (a) recent biosecurity performance with respect to exotic organisms with the potential to harm the...”

Committees: Environment and Communications References Committee; Reference (26 Jun 2014)

“I move: That the following matter be referred to the Environment and Communications References Committee for inquiry and report by 29 October 2014: The history, effectiveness, performance and future of the National Landcare Program, including: (a) the establishment and performance of the Natural Heritage Trust; (b) the establishment and performance of the Caring for Our Country program; (c)...”

Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (24 Jun 2014)

“I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are gathered, the Ngunnawal and Ngambi people, and pay my respects to their elders past and present. I would like to thank the chamber for the opportunity today to rise during my last few days in this place and put on the record my appreciation for the incredible opportunity I have been afforded in being a senator for...”

More of Lin Thorp's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 23 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — below average amongst Senators.
• 4 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 54 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)