• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Bean
• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for ACT
• Entered the Senate on — Federal election
• Previously Representative for Bean until n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
• Left Senate on — Resigned

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Constituency Statements: Raise Our Voice in Parliament (13 Oct 2026)

“This speech comes from Matilda from Bean: My name is Matilda, I am 13 years of age, and I am proud to have two parents that both work in the trades. I have had the opportunity to watch my parents build a bright future for me and my little sister. Despite that, our family has received discrimination because my parents wear hi-vis for a living. There is still a held belief that a person from a...”

Questions without Notice: Cybersafety (13 Oct 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Communications. What impact does social media have on Australians experiencing eating disorders and body image issues? Why is a digital duty of care so important? What has been the response?”

Statements by Members: Woden Town parkrun (13 Oct 2026)

“This Saturday, Woden Town parkrun celebrates its first birthday, and I rise to congratulate everyone who has made its remarkable first year possible. Since launching in October 2025, Woden Town parkrun has become a much-needed and highly valued addition to the Woden community. In its first year, more than 18,000 people have crossed the finish line, with the event regularly welcoming 300 to...”

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• Has spoken in 57 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 11 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 10 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 211 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 11 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)