• Liberal Party Representative for Warringah
• Leader of the Opposition (since 8 Dec 2009)
• Entered House of Representatives on 26 March 1994 — Byelection
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Statements on Indulgence: Valedictories (24 Nov 2011)

“I hope not to detain the House for long, but it is important to thank and acknowledge some of the people who have made this a good year. I was given a list of the people I needed to thank, and the first person on the list is the Speaker—and it says 'Harry Jenkins'. He is not the Speaker anymore. He has had a good year, even if he might have had a bad day today. We do remember his work...”

Matters of Public Importance: Gillard Government (24 Nov 2011)

“This is the fourth anniversary of the election of the current government. It is the birthday that no-one wants to celebrate. Members opposite do not want to celebrate it because they do not want to acknowledge the fact that someone else led them to the election other than the person who currently leads them and the public certainly do not want to celebrate because the public know that this is...”

Motions: Prime Minister; Censure (24 Nov 2011)

“Mr Speaker, I rise on a point of order: the standing order against offensive words. The Prime Minister has claimed that I was opposed to the rebuilding of Queensland after the floods. That is a lie and it is offensive and she should not be allowed to say it. Honourable members interjecting—”

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• Has spoken in 183 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 4 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") 505 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)