Dr. Paul Richards was first appointed an Independent Senator on Wednesday September 23, 2015, at the start of the 11th Republican Parliament. On August 28, 2020 he was again appointed as an Independent Senator, this time in the 12th Republican Parliament.

Maiden Contribution

The Senate - Tuesday October 20, 2015 - link
The Appropriation (Financial Year - 2016) Bill, 2015 - link