• Australian Labor Party Representative for Newcastle
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Ngarrama, Energy, Tertiary Education and Training (3 Feb 2026)

“Last week, I attended the Ngarrama, a much-loved community gathering on Awabakal and Worimi country in Newcastle, now in its fifth year. I want to acknowledge just how important this event has become in Newcastle's calendar of events. Through truth-telling performances, dance and song, the evening honours the past, the present and the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...”

Bills: Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading (3 Feb 2026)

“There is a point of order.”

Bills: Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading (3 Feb 2026)

“I'm interrupting because it is now time for 90-second statements. Apologies. The debate will be resumed at a later hour of the day. The member for New England can continue his speech then.”

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• Has spoken in 108 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") 768 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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