• Liberal Party Senator for Victoria
• Former Liberal Party Representative for Ballarat
• Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs (since 14 Sep 2010)
• Entered the Senate on 1 July 2005 — General election
• Previously Representative for Ballarat until 8 October 2001 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 March 1990 — General election
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Bills: Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011; In Committee (25 Nov 2011)

“I would like to point out on the public record that there was no response from Senator Hanson-Young in relation to the matters raised by Senator Bernardi. Clearly those comments were made. Can the minister confirm that the total number of people arriving since August 2008 is 12,848; that the total number of boats since August 2008 is 250; that the total number of arrivals since polling day at...”

Questions without Notice: Asylum Seekers (23 Nov 2011)

“Mr President, on a point of order about representation. Senator Cash was referring to Senator Carr when she said he is the gift that keeps on giving.”

Motions: Mining (23 Nov 2011)

“You are a hypocrite.”

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• Has spoken in 81 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 311 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)