I joined the Young Liberals when I was 16 and it was a good way for me to understand how the Liberal Party worked and to learn basic political skills and techniques.

Capricornia is one of the most marginal seats in the country. So naturally the electoral battle is fought in the marginal seats.

I decided few years ago to leave the bar to pursue a career in politics because I wanted to make a contribution in Parliament.

I've never been one of those people, who subscribe to this notion that the book is dead.

You asked me about Queensland in particular and regional Queensland where our message of jobs and growth is resonating strongly because that's what is on people's mind, and when the election results are in on 2nd July, I'm confident that that message will be translated into the ballot box.

The great works belong to no one nation, no one cultural tradition even. They are universal.

A dining club which I was involved in at Oxford University invited Sir Isaiah Berlin to dinner, who I believe was probably the greatest liberal philosopher in the 20th century. I sat beside him and we spoke about liberal philosophy and the events of the 20th century all night over dinner - it was unforgettable!