• Australian Labor Party Representative for Newcastle
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Bills: Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (9 Oct 2025)

“I advise members that the debate is interrupted now in accordance with standing order 43. The debate may be resumed at a later hour, and I want to assure you that you will be granted leave to continue your speech to make additional remarks when the debate is resumed.”

Bills: Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill 2025, Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2025; Second Reading (9 Oct 2025)

“Of course, new institutions and powers always invite scrutiny—rightly so. In supporting the Australian Centre for Disease Control Bill and the Australian Centre for Disease Control (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill, I want to acknowledge several legitimate concerns and show how legislation is structured to address them. The CDC must be seen by the public as an...”

Statements by Members: Melbourne Electorate: Volunteering (8 Oct 2025)

“The member for Longman has the call.”

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• Has spoken in 111 debates in the last year — well above 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 17–18 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") 757 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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