• Liberal Party Senator for SA
• Became a Senator on 3 May 2007
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Water Amendment (Saving the Goulburn and Murray Rivers) Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— WATER AMENDMENT (SAVING THE GOULBURN AND MURRAY RIVERS) BILL 2008 Every month new data is released that highlights just how perilous the plight of the Murray Darling Basin is. The Basin was in need of clear assistance to...”

Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Television Switch-over) Bill 2008: Second Reading (3 Dec 2008)

“It is my pleasure to also make a contribution on the Broadcasting Legislation Amendment (Digital Television Switch-over) Bill 2008. I note that it is 58 years since then Prime Minister Robert Menzies first announced the program and process for the introduction of television into Australia. Back in those days few would have thought the type of impact and reach that television could have, not...”

Questions without Notice: Broadband (27 Nov 2008)

“My question is to the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy. I refer the minister to comments made by the Auditor-General in relation to the National Broadband Network on 26 May this year. I quote the Auditor-General, who said: Amendments to the RFP would be required for non-compliant bids to be accepted. How can the minister claim that Telstra’s...”

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• Has spoken in 48 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") 71 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)