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

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Adjournment: Cost of Living (15 Oct 2026)

“Since the turn of the century, the world has drifted from one crisis to another, beginning with the 11 September 2001 Twin Tower and Pentagon attacks in the USA, followed by the October 2002 Bali bombings, the subsequent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the 2007-2009 global recession, the ISIS terrorist years from 2014 to 2019, the three-year global COVID pandemic from 2019 to 2022, the 2022...”

Grievance Debate: Climate Change (13 Oct 2026)

“We live in the most uncertain times that I can recall in my lifetime, from the life-changing impacts of a three-year global COVID pandemic to the war in Ukraine, the rise of China's global influence, the recent military attack on Iran and, now, the fear of AI. People are understandably fearful of what the future holds. Simultaneously, essential, basic needs like housing are out of reach for...”

Questions without Notice: Superannuation (16 Sep 2026)

“My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government strengthening Australia's superannuation system and helping Australians build a more secure retirement? Are there any risks to this approach?”

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• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 4 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 26 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 923 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)