• Liberal Party Representative for Macquarie
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — General election
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Motions: Forced Adoption (15 May 2013)

“I rise today to speak about a time in our nation's history that cannot be simply forgotten. Forced adoption policies and practices were widespread throughout Australia during the 1950s and on to the early 1970s. The practice of forced adoption affected many members of society. It was not restricted to a particular class, race, region or area. This was a time when many women were made to...”

Bills: Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency Bill 2013, Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2013, Aged Care (Bond Security) Amendment Bill 2013, Aged Care (Bond Security) Levy Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (14 May 2013)

“I rise to speak on the Aged Care (Living Longer Living Better) Bill 2013 and cognate bills. I believe that one of the ways we as a society are judged is the way in which we look after and care for our elderly. Those in aged-care facilities are at a very vulnerable and sometimes difficult stage in life. We have all been in a position where a grandmother, grandfather or parent has had to go...”

Matters of Public Importance: Government (20 Mar 2013)

“I hear the members opposite. They are prepared to criticise. I wonder, from the way they are acting, if they think they are already in opposition. Tony Abbott has said that there is no limit to what Australia can achieve. The coalition's plan is to create stronger jobs growth by building a diverse, world-class, five-pillar economy. We will help families get ahead by freeing them from the...”

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• Has spoken in 38 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 184 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)