It is a great honour to serve the people of Queensland as one our state's 12 Senators in the Australian Senate.

This website is designed to keep you informed and up-to-date about my work in the Senate and the community. Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any feedback or require assistance.

Passage of Bill for Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme
Legislation for Australia's first Paid Parental Leave scheme passed the Parliament. 

The Richard Baker Senate Essay Prize 2010
The Richard Baker Senate Essay Prize, named in honour of the first President of the Australian Senate, is a prize awarded annually to the best student essay in each state and territory on a topic that promotes knowledge of the Australian Senate and its work.