• Liberal Party Senator for SA
• Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Murray Darling Basin (since 8 Dec 2009)
• Became a Senator on 3 May 2007
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Ministerial Statements: Green Loans Program (10 Mar 2010)

“by leave—I move: That the Senate take note of the statement. At the outset, I thank the minister for the courtesy of providing a copy of the statement shortly before making her remarks. This is clearly ‘air the dirty laundry’ day for the government. The visit by President Yudhoyono and the media attention that goes with that visit have seen not only this minister come in...”

Committees: Environment, Communications and the Arts References Committee; Reference (10 Mar 2010)

“I move:That the following matters be referred to the Environment, Communications and the Arts References Committee for inquiry and report by 21 June 2010:(a)the Government’s Green Loans Program (the program), with particular reference to:(i)the administration of the program from a pricing, probity and efficiency perspective, including:(a)the basis on which the Government determined...”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Home Insulation Program (9 Mar 2010)

“Sadly, this Home Insulation Program has become one of the greatest tales of ministerial incompetence that this parliament has seen. It does not just surround one minister—poor, hapless Minister Garrett, who has been the focus of so much of the attack. Indeed, from the very top to the very bottom of this government, ministers and officials stand condemned for the way that they have...”

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• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 127 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)