• Liberal Party Senator for Tasmania
• Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (since 22 Sep 2008)
• Became a Senator on 4 February 2002
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Adjournment: Tasmania (24 Jun 2010)

“We have just heard from Senator Carol Brown about what Labor say they will do for Tasmania. I note that the previous government gave the cheque for $30 million for the Kingston bypass. The current government took it back and gave them a cheque for $15 million, and they still have not started work on the project. I am on my feet tonight to give another demonstration of what this government is...”

Farm Household Support Amendment (Ancillary Benefits) Bill 2010: Third Reading (24 Jun 2010)

“The Farm Household Support Amendment (Ancillary Benefits) Bill 2010 inserts a new part 9D into the Farm Household Support Act 1992 to treat farmers receiving income support under a pilot of drought policy reform in Western Australia as if they were receiving exceptional circumstances relief payments for welfare related purposes. In other words, this bill had to pass tonight; otherwise, the...”

Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Amendment Bill 2010: Second Reading (24 Jun 2010)

“The Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Amendment Bill 2010 consists of two measures and will amend the schedule of the Agricultural and Veterinary Chemicals Code Act 1994, the Agvet Code. The bill seeks to improve the efficiency of the registration process of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, the APVMA, without jeopardising human health or the environment....”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 187 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)