Welcome to my website,
Here you will find information about my role as a Senator for Victoria, recent speeches I have made, articles I have written and how to get in contact with me.
As your representative in the Australian Senate, I am keen to hear your views on issues that affect you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me through this site, by email or by telephone through my electorate office on 03 9326 1088.

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A month of silence from a faceless man
Australians could be forgiven for thinking that the new Minister for Small Business Mark Arbib is out of his depth.
Herald Sun, December 30 2011, Thousands voted twice in cliffhanger election
According to the Australian Electoral Commission, thousands of Australians were recorded voting more than once at the last federal election, but police did not prosecute any of them. Senator Scott Ryan has emphasised the need for a strong electoral system.
Herald Sun, December 23 2011, Party on the public purse
Public servants have shown they know how to party, racking up hundreds of thousands of dollars in entertainment expenses. While Australians carefully budgeted before Christmas, Senator Scott Ryan called for restraint from those spending taxpayer money.
Second reading – Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2011
Senator Ryan led debate for the Coalition during the second reading of the Competition and Consumer Legislation Amendment Bill 2011.
Second reading – Parliamentary Service Amendment (Parliamentary Budget Officer) Bill 2011
Senator Ryan’s speech during the second reading of the Parliamentary Service Amendment (Parliamentary Budget Officer) Bill 2011.
Second reading – Business Names Registration (Application of Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011
Senator Ryan’s speech during the second reading of the Business Names Registration (Application of Consequential Amendments) Bill 2011 on November 21, 2011.