• 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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Questions without Notice: Domestic Gas Reservation Scheme (29 Oct 2026)

“My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Industry and Innovation. How will the Albanese Labor government's landmark national gas reservation scheme power Australian jobs, manufacturing and long-term economic security and resilience?”

Bills: Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“I thank the member for Kennedy for that. You've made those points very eloquently and very forcefully.”

Bills: Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“I'm going to ask you to leave it there now. I'm going to give the call to the minister. But I thank you for the contribution, Member for Kennedy, which you've made so passionately and eloquently this afternoon.”

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• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 339 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)