• 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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Questions without Notice: Pensions and Benefits (1 Jul 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Social Services. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering on its commitment to strengthen paid parental leave and its support for Australian families? What are the risks to this?”

Bills: National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (1 Jul 2026)

“The question is that the amendment be agreed to.”

Bills: National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (1 Jul 2026)

“The question is that amendment (5) on sheet 1 moved by the member for Kooyong be agreed to.”

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• Has spoken in 113 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") 716 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

Lisa Chesters's latest interest statement