• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Chairman of the Scrutiny of Government Waste Committee (since 8 Dec 2009)
• Became a Senator on 26 February 2002
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Government Service Delivery: (24 Jun 2010)

“I stand to speak to this motion and, in doing so, want to confirm on the record that the Labor government has failed to deliver. We have the same horse but a different jockey. We have, as Mr Abbott said at lunchtime, the same dud product but a different salesman. Ms Gillard was responsible for four programs in education and child care, and she has manifestly failed in each of them. She has...”

Government Service Delivery: (24 Jun 2010)

“Another seven, Senator Boyce. This is a disaster. It is going to inject fear into the hearts and minds of people in Far North Queensland, particularly in Indigenous communities. It is very wrong, because the Queensland legislation does not just cover rivers. It covers river systems, catchment areas and basins, and they are being used to greatly increase the size of protected areas. The...”

Financial Management and Accountability Amendment (Value for Money in Government Spending) Bill 2010: First Reading (24 Jun 2010)

“I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 to ensure value for money in the use of Commonwealth resources, and for related purposes. Question agreed to. I present the bill and move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.”

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• Has spoken in 101 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 11 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks — email me whenever Guy Barnett speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 267 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)