• Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 1996
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Education Legislation Amendment Bill 2008; Schools Assistance Bill 2008: Second Reading (2 Dec 2008)

“The incorporated speech read as follows I rise in support of the Schools Assistance Bill 2008. The bill is a new mechanism to deliver Commonwealth funding to non-government schools from 2009 to 2012. It replaces the Schools Assistance Act 2004 which provided funding for both public and private schools. Public schools will now be funded under the National Education Agreement now agreed by...”

Questions without Notice: Thailand (1 Dec 2008)

“My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Foreign Affairs in this place, Senator Faulkner. Could the minister outline to the Senate the situation that has developed in Thailand and the reaction of the government to this situation and explain what the Australian government is doing to facilitate the travel arrangements for Australians trapped by the closure of the airports...”

Questions without Notice: Thailand (1 Dec 2008)

“Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. In his response the minister indicated some numbers but, given the numbers of Australians affected, can the minister indicate the volume of work being handled by consular officials trying to assist Australians trapped in Thailand?”

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• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — 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") 103 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)