In 1910, he became Australia's first High Commissioner to the [[United Kingdom]]. After fulfilling that role for six years, he was offered a seat in the British [[House of Commons]], to which he was elected unopposed. | In 1910, he became Australia's first High Commissioner to the [[United Kingdom]]. After fulfilling that role for six years, he was offered a seat in the British [[House of Commons]], to which he was elected unopposed. |