• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (since 3 May 2010)
  Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (since 8 Dec 2009)
• Became a Senator on 22 February 1994
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Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (25 Nov 2011)

“by leave—As we enter the festive season and look to the occasion we celebrate—the birth of Christ—and the new year, as we stop to reconnect with our loved ones, it is good to thank those who have assisted us. Mr President, without you there would be complete chaos. To the Leader of the Government in the Senate, thank you for your professionalism and cooperation—on most...”

Motions: Suspension of Standing Orders (25 Nov 2011)

“We are witnessing another display of pecksniffian petulance from Senator Bob Brown. If he had not voted to cancel parliament on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week, he would have been able to debate this motion come Monday. But of course he is hoist with his own petard by the fact that he now has to wait until next year. This wilful and tawdry attempt to defame Senator Boswell is one of...”

Business: Days and Hours of Meeting (25 Nov 2011)

“We were not as bad!”

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• Has spoken in 207 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 6 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
• 25 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Eric Abetz speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1013 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)