• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, Huntly North Cricket Club (10 Feb 2026)

“It's been over one month since Labor's cheaper medicines became even cheaper, with us capping the most you'll pay for medicines on the PBS at $25. Millions of Australians are now paying less for medication that they rely upon every day, including in my electorate of Bendigo. For concession card holders, it's just $7.70, with us freezing the price of medicines on the PBS for concession card...”

Statements by Members: Rae, Ms Barbara (10 Feb 2026)

“Last Friday in Bendigo, a new statue was unveiled, of Barbara Rae, honouring our town as the home of the first women's cricket match to be held in Australia and the contribution that Barbara Rae made. In 1874, women still needed to seek permission to play sport publicly, and local schoolteacher Barbara Rae organised a fundraiser cricket match to be played at the Queen Elizabeth Oval in...”

Bills: National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People Bill 2026, National Commission for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children and Young People (Transitional Provisions) Bill 2026; Second Reading (10 Feb 2026)

“I thank both members for their contribution and will be listening carefully to the remarks from the member for Moreton. The member for Moreton may continue.”

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• Has spoken in 78 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 692 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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