• Liberal Party Senator for NSW
• Manager of Opposition Business in the Senate (since 22 Sep 2008)
  Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs (since 22 Sep 2008)
• Became a Senator on 1 July 1996
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Corporations Amendment (Short Selling) Bill 2008: In Committee (4 Dec 2008)

“I should place on record firstly that I acknowledge Senator Bob Brown’s interest in this matter. He has raised it in a number of places and in a number of ways. The Leader of the Opposition, Mr Turnbull, recently—I think at an address to the National Press Club—made a proposal that consideration be given to making some levels of executive pay, at least that of the CEO, if...”

Corporations Amendment (Short Selling) Bill 2008: Second Reading (4 Dec 2008)

“by leave—Prior to the second reading vote, I wish to make a short statement. It was brought to my attention that I may have inadvertently mentioned a figure which would not be correct. I do not think that I did, but just in case I did I will state the correct position. When I was addressing the question of thresholds, I said: ‘A substantial holding threshold has been argued to be...”

Corporations Amendment (Short Selling) Bill 2008: Second Reading (4 Dec 2008)

“I will speak briefly on the Corporations Amendment (Short Selling) Bill 2008. At a time of uncertainty and volatility in global financial markets, it is well recognised that governments around the world need to reassess and improve the regulation of corporate and financial markets. It is important that the government’s response to the global financial crisis helps to improve the...”

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• Has spoken in 97 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 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") 341 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)