Speeches First speech Browse all speeches (Hansard) Biography Parliamentary service Elected to the Senate for Western Australia 2014. Defeated at general elections 2016. Committee service Senate Select: Establishment of a National Integrity Commission from 25.2.2016 to 9.5.2016 (Chair from 25.2.2016 to 9.5.2016). Joint Select: Trade and Investment Growth from 27.11.2014 to 9.5.2016. Parliamentary party positions Palmer United Party Whip in the Senate from 7.7.2014 to 9.5.2016. Party positions Member, Palmer United Party from 2013 Personal Born 20.1.1981, Nanjing, ChinaMarried Qualifications and occupation before entering Federal Parliament B.Civ.E (Southeast University, China)M.Eng(Structures) (Melb.)Postgraduate Diploma in Planning and Design (Urban Planning)(Melb.)Engineer, Australasian Resources Ltd 2006-10Chief Executive Officer, Australasian Resources Ltd 2010-14Managing Director, Australasian Resources 2012-14