• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Senate (since 6 Dec 2007)
  Shadow Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (since 6 Dec 2007)
• Became a Senator on 22 February 1994
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Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax — Minor Amendments) Bill 2008: Second Reading (4 Dec 2008)

“The fact that we are back in here this evening to debate the Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax—Minor Amendments) Bill 2008 is indicative of the fact that the Labor government got it badly wrong in relation to the luxury car tax surcharge legislation which was part of its ill-considered budget measures in May of this year. Honourable senators may well recall the defeat of the luxury car...”

Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax — Minor Amendments) Bill 2008: Second Reading (4 Dec 2008)

“It is a surprise, isn’t it, Senator Bernardi. When I was asking questions, Senator Conroy interjected in the most sarcastic manner possible: ‘Could we put you on the High Court?’ The simple fact is that we are back in here tonight because Senator Conroy could not deal with the technical issues. So, when technical and detailed questions are asked in the future, do not worry...”

Safe Work Australia Bill 2008: Consideration of House of Representatives Message (4 Dec 2008)

“Non-government.”

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• Has spoken in 120 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 544 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)