• Liberal Party Representative for Warringah
• Shadow Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (since 22 Sep 2008)
• Entered House of Representatives on 26 March 1994 — Byelection
• Email me whenever Tony Abbott speaks (no more than once per day)

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Fair Work Bill 2008: Second Reading (1 Dec 2008)

“We are at the beginning of what will no doubt be a long and passionate debate on the Fair Work Bill 2008. We have just heard a contribution from the member for Deakin and there are many changes that we need to get used to, but I caution government members against too much triumphalism on this subject. I certainly accept, as indeed all opposition speakers will, that the Australian people voted...”

Questions without Notice: Trade: Imports (25 Nov 2008)

“Mr Speaker, I rise on a point of order. Mr Speaker, you have shown exemplary impartiality in your term as Speaker, and if this is the day for taking people to task for alleged stunts, surely the Leader of the House should be taken to task for what he has just said?”

Questions without Notice: United Kingdom (25 Nov 2008)

“Mr Speaker, on indulgence, could I congratulate the minister for continuing this important initiative of the Howard government. I just wonder why the Prime Minister is not there.”

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• Has spoken in 88 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• 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") 231 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)