• Australian Labor Party Representative for Jagajaga
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
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Condolences: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (19 Jan 2026)

“Nothing we say today can end the pain of the Jewish people whose lives were upended by the Bondi terror attack. Nothing we do can bring back the 15 people who were killed, people should have had more—more time, more life, more moments with those who now face the bleakness of a future without them. Those moments were stolen, and they were stolen by people who were driven by hatred and by...”

Bills: VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (25 Nov 2025)

“As I was saying, in my community I certainly know that these skills are very much valued, and the investment in TAFEs is very much valued. We are fortunate to have Melbourne Polytechnic campuses in both Greensborough and West Heidelberg. I've visited these many times, and I often hear from students about the quality of the education and support they receive. The Centre of Excellence at...”

Bills: VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (25 Nov 2025)

“The VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025 addresses a technical but important issue in the administration of our vocational education loan system. It ensures that students, training providers and the government all have the clarity and confidence that they deserve in the operation of the VET Student Loans program. This is a responsible and necessary measure that fixes a problem...”

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• Has spoken in 17 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 226 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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