"My sensible centrist values,belief in economic responsibility,and focus on always putting the people first,and acting in the nation's interest have not changed. The Liberal Party has changed. Largely due to the actions of the reactionary and regressive right wing who talk about and talk to themselves,rather than listening to the people."

"To continue to put the people before the party and act in the nation's interest authentically and constructively,effective immediately I will serve as a member of this House of Representatives as an independent representative. I intend to give the government my assurances to confidence and supply. In the New Year,I will make a decision about my future career path."

"Like the three female independent representatives,the new member for Wentworth,the member for Mayo,and the Member for Indi,sensible centre liberal values are at the core of what I stand for."

"As a result of this political journey I am grateful to have met so many wonderful people from across the political divide who I know will respect my decision and with whom I hope I will have enduring friendships. I am so proud to serve as a Member of this House of Representatives with honour and respect because of the good people it represents - the people that the major parties have stopped listening to - the Australian people. I thank you Mr Speaker."