• Liberal Party Senator for ACT
• Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Citizenship (since 8 Dec 2009)
  Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Families, Housing and Human Services (since 8 Dec 2009)
• Became a Senator on 18 February 2003
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Immigration (Education) Amendment Bill 2010: Second Reading (24 Jun 2010)

“I am pleased to indicate that the coalition will support the Immigration (Education) Amendment Bill 2010, which introduces amendments which will encourage more vulnerable migrants to learn English. This bill implements minor changes to the delivery and eligibility requirements of the Adult Migrant English Program. In particular, the proposed act will remove administration fees, which at the...”

Crimes Amendment (Royal Flying Doctor Service) Bill 2010: Second Reading (24 Jun 2010)

“On behalf of Senator Brandis, I am very pleased to indicate the opposition will support this legislation, the Crimes Amendment (Royal Flying Doctor Service) Bill 2010. The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. The Royal Flying Doctor Service delivers primary care and 24-hour emergency services throughout...”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Asylum Seekers (22 Jun 2010)

“Doesn’t it say a lot about the Labor Party’s position on this matter that, when asked to justify its failed border protection policy, it defends itself by quoting the views of a man who was Prime Minister 30 years ago? The fact is that today, in 2010, Australians are losing confidence in your policies and in the approach you are taking to border protection. Today in question time...”

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• Has spoken in 50 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 157 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)