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Kirsten Livermore, former Representative

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  • Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Capricornia
  • Left House of Representatives on 5 August 2013 — Resigned
  • Entered House of Representatives on 3 October 1998 — Federal election

Most recent appearances in parliament

Grievance Debate: Higher Education (27 Feb 2006)

“That was a very patriotic speech by my neighbour the member for Maranoa, and I want to make an equally patriotic speech: today I wish to lament the Americanisation of our higher education system in this country. It is a system that our country was once very proud of, because it put a university education within the reach of all Australians regardless of their socioeconomic status. Entry to...”

Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial Responsibility for Approval of Ru486) Bill 2005: Second Reading (15 Feb 2006)

“I rise in this House to support the Therapeutic Goods Amendment (Repeal of Ministerial responsibility for approval of RU486) Bill 2005. I also want to make it clear that I do not support the amendment that has been moved and the amendment that has been foreshadowed in the debate so far. I know it has been said dozens of times in this debate already, but the simple fact of the matter is that...”

Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2005-2006; Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2005-2006: Second Reading (15 Feb 2006)

“In speaking on the Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2005-2006 and the Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2005-2006, I would like to raise some issues of concern in my electorate. I do that in the context of the second reading amendment moved by the member for Melbourne on behalf of the opposition because while the government is quick to pat itself on the back for its economic credentials and the size of...”

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  • Has spoken in 54 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
  • People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — below average amongst Representatives.
  • This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
  • 24 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 213 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)