• Family First Party Senator for Victoria
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005
• Email me whenever Steve Fielding speaks (no more than once per day)

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Social Security Legislation Amendment (Employment Services Reform) Bill 2008: Second Reading (4 Dec 2008)

“The aim of Welfare to Work laws like this one is twofold: to find jobs for unemployed people and to save taxpayers’ hard earned money. While someone is receiving income support from the government it is fair enough that the public be satisfied that they are doing their best to find a job. But I think we should be clear about one thing: this law should not be just about improving work...”

Tax Laws Amendment (Luxury Car Tax — Minor Amendments) Bill 2008: Second Reading (4 Dec 2008)

“In September Family First successfully negotiated an exemption for farmers and tourism operators from the extra luxury car tax, which is worth $40 million over four years. But some weeks ago it was pointed out to me by the industry that a technical problem meant that farmers and tourism operators who leased a car would not get a refund of the extra tax. Family First immediately contacted the...”

Temporary Residents’ Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2008; Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2008: In Committee (4 Dec 2008)

“The changes that the government has made on this bill do make sense and they do have the support of Family First. Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax) Amendment Bill 2008 agreed to. Temporary Residents’ Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill 2008, as amended, agreed to, subject to requests. Superannuation (Departing Australia Superannuation Payments Tax)...”

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• Has spoken in 99 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment 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") 154 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)