• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Lisa Chesters speaks (no more than once per day)

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Condolences: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (19 Jan 2026)

“Like so many in this place, I rise to speak on the motion moved by the Prime Minister, a condolence motion for the victims of the Bondi antisemitic terror attack that occurred late last year in December. A text message that I received from somebody in my community reads: Thank you for reaching out Lisa. I've been so distressed by the news. My Sydney family is all safe thankfully but the...”

Committees: Treaties Joint Committee; Report (26 Nov 2025)

“On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties I present Report 230:amendments to the International Health Regulations 2005, incorporating a dissenting report. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e). by leave—I rise today to make a statement on the report of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties in regard to one major treaty action, the...”

Business: Consideration of Legislation (24 Nov 2025)

“Is there a seconder for the motion?”

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• Has spoken in 75 debates in the last year — well above 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 15–16 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") 688 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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