• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Jagajaga
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Bills: Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026; Second Reading (16 Sep 2026)

“Australia's carbon market is one of the largest and most effective schemes of its kind anywhere in the world. Through the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme, the ACCU Scheme, projects are supported if they cut or avoid greenhouse gas emissions or remove and store carbon from the atmosphere. And this happens in practical ways, through new technology, upgraded equipment and changes to work...”

Matters of Public Importance: Energy (15 Sep 2026)

“The Australian Labor Party is the party of workers, and we will always back Australian manufacturing and Australian jobs. Of course, this is a very distressing time for workers affected at Whyalla, and we absolutely stand with them. But we will not be lectured by those opposite on support for workers, not with their track record. Our message to the people of Whyalla is that we will be working...”

Questions without Notice: Cybersafety (14 Sep 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Education. How are the Albanese Labor government's reforms protecting children online and helping them learn in the classroom? What has been the response?”

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• Has spoken in 38 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") 256 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)