• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Holt
• Left House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 6 November 1999 — Byelection

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Constituency Statements: Holt Electorate: Australia Day Awards (10 Feb 2022)

“I want to talk about an exceptional group of people and organisations that I honoured on Australia Day as part of the 18th annual Holt Australia Day awards. Thirty-eight individuals and six local organisations were recognised for their contribution to the community at the Cranbourne Community Theatre on a rather sultry Australia Day. This wouldn't have been possible without the incredible...”

Adjournment: Breast Cancer: Herceptin (20 Jun 2006)

“Tonight I rise following the contribution by the member for Cunningham to talk about Herceptin and the inexcusable delay experienced by women and men suffering breast cancer in being able to access that drug on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It is an issue that has caused enormous concern in my area. In fact, I will talk later about a 28,000-signature petition compiled by a lady who is...”

Statements by Members: Mrs Amanda Stapleton (13 Jun 2006)

“I rise to speak about an extraordinary woman named Amanda Stapleton. Amanda is the parent of a child named Pete, who is 13 years of age. Pete has multiple disabilities, including autism, and consequently has challenging behaviour which has isolated him from almost every kind of social activity. When Pete comes home from school, he retreats to his bedroom and, unless the carer knows how to...”

More of Anthony Byrne's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — 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.
• 9 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 345 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)