• Australian Labor Party Representative for Paterson
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Bills: Commonwealth Parole Board Bill 2025, Commonwealth Parole Board (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (25 Nov 2025)

“I will suspend the Federation Chamber, because we're no longer quorate. The chair will be resumed when a quorum is present. Sitting suspended from 17:25 to 17:29 (Quorum formed)”

Constituency Statements: Moffat, Mr Allan George, OBE (25 Nov 2025)

“In accordance with standing order 193, the time for members' constituency statements has concluded.”

Bills: Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading (24 Nov 2025)

“We all know Australians have endless names for beer—a frothy, a cold one, a schooner, a pint, a middy, a jug, a stubby, a tinny, a longneck, a pony, a coldie, a bevvy or a brew. And, for many, it's simply, 'I'll have the usual, thanks.' Whatever we call it, every Australian knows this. A beer at the local isn't just about the drink; it's about the place, it's about the people and it's...”

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above 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") 314 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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