• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Canberra
• Left House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 March 1996 — Federal election

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Questions to the Speaker: Shell Questacon Science Circus (19 Jun 2006)

“Mr Speaker, you will be aware, as I think you attended the function as well, that last Thursday in the Great Hall we saw the celebration of the 21st birthday of Questacon’s science circus—a very successful program sponsored by the government as well as by private enterprise. I became aware that they had attempted to have the science circus vehicle parked at the front of the House...”

Adjournment: Same-Sex Relationships; Thuringowa City Council (15 Jun 2006)

“Sorry, but I cannot stay.”

Adjournment: Same-Sex Relationships (15 Jun 2006)

“In the brief time I have today I want to speak on the Civil Unions Act 2006, which passed through the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly. Sadly, this issue has become very prominent in the federal parliament. I speak on this with great regret at the federal government’s action on this act and its decision to interfere with the democratic processes within the ACT. I...”

More of Annette Ellis's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 15 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 106 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)