• Former Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
• Former Liberal Party Representative for Corangamite
• Shadow Minister for Communications and Digital Safety (since 17 Feb 2026)
• Entered the Senate on — unknown
• Previously Representative for Corangamite until — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Bills: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 Oct 2026)

“I move: At the end of the motion, add ", but the Senate: (a) affirms that reliable and affordable mobile coverage is an essential service for regional, rural and remote Australians, underpinning personal safety, business productivity and participation in the digital economy; and (b) is of the opinion that the bill: (i) does not provide sufficient certainty that universal outdoor mobile...”

Statements by Senators: Electoral System (17 Sep 2026)

“Acting Deputy President, on a point of order, the reflection on the opposition leader and on one of his staff is outrageous and I ask that it be withdrawn. There is absolutely no truth to what has been claimed and it needs to be immediately withdrawn.”

Statements by Senators: Electoral System (17 Sep 2026)

“Senator Sheldon was reflecting on a member in the other place and that is a breach of the standing orders. On that basis, I ask that that egregious, false comment be withdrawn.”

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• Has spoken in 29 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 65 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 281 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 294 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)