• 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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Adjournment: Defibrillators, Operation Formal Wear, Bean Electorate: Acknowledgements, Gambling Bills (19 Aug 2026)

“Firstly, well said, member for Groom. What a great tribute to both your father and the people who gave him great care. I was fortunate enough recently to catch up with Val Dempsey, Senior Australian of the Year in 2022 and five-decade volunteer for St John's Ambulance, and she has asked me to issue a challenge to my colleagues across the House. Sudden cardiac arrest can impact people of all...”

Constituency Statements: Bean Electorate: Sport, Menslink Great Walk (19 Aug 2026)

“Those that know me know that one of my favourite things to do is to get out and walk. I'm lucky that, down in my community, I have no shortage of trails to trek, with Farrer Ridge being one of my most travelled. But, whilst I may get out and walk as much as I can, I know I wouldn't be able to keep up with Timothy Fraser, who made his debut for Australia at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games....”

Questions without Notice: Paid Parental Leave Scheme (17 Aug 2026)

“Welcome to Darius from Bean. My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering real change for Australian families now and into the future with expanded paid parental leave? What are the risks to this?”

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• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — 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.
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• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 208 times in debates — 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?)