Peter Slipper Quotes

Australia, Politician
February 14, 1950

Peter Neil Slipper (born 14 February 1950) is a former Australian politician who served in the House of Representatives from 1984 to 1987 and from 1993 to 2013, representing the Division of Fisher in Queensland. He was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2012.

Frankly, I've got to admit that I'm not perfect and have made some mistakes as some of the colourful stories about me reveal.

Peter Slipper
- Perfect
I reiterate that I am strongly committed to working with those on all sides of politics to improve how Parliament operates.

Peter Slipper

While it has been hurtful to my family and me to read constantly in the media that I was under investigation, I am pleased that as expected my spending has been found to be in order.

Peter Slipper
- Family
My door remains always open to all constituents to discuss matters of concern to them.

Peter Slipper
- Door
Pope Benedict is an amazingly visionary person. What he has done is establish an evolutionary process that will help undo the Reformation. The Anglican Church has been hijacked by modernism, with synods trying to amend the faith and this process will allow traditional Anglicans to be themselves.

Peter Slipper
- Trying
- Done
- Help
I believe I am entitled like any other person to have the presumption of innocence.

Peter Slipper
- Believe
The importance of the House is... far more important than my future.

Peter Slipper
- Important
- Future
- House