• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Paterson
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Adjournment: Paterson Electorate: Roads (13 Oct 2026)

“I have spoken about the MI extension to Raymond Terrace many times in this place but, after years of talking about this road, I am absolutely delighted to stand here today and talk about something entirely different: it is finished, it is open and it is making a difference. For nearly 15 years, the people of Paterson were promised this road. There were announcements, there were plans and...”

Constituency Statements: Newcastle Knights, Koori Knockout (13 Oct 2026)

“Famously, former Newcastle Knights captain Matty Johns said that the 1997 grand final win was 'better than LEGO'. Just a couple of weeks ago, the Hunter was buzzing again at the thought of the Knights chasing another Provan-Summons trophy. We could see it everywhere. We could feel it—red and blue jerseys, flags flying and footy being talked about at the shops, at work, at the pub and at...”

Questions without Notice: Housing (30 Jun 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Housing. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering real change for first home buyers, and why is this approach better than others for first home buyers?”

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• Has spoken in 66 debates in the last year — 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.
• 4 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 335 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)