• Australian Labor Party Representative for Calwell
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Condolences: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (19 Jan 2026)

“I rise to stand in grief and sorrow with the families and loved ones of the 15 innocent people murdered and all those injured at Bondi Beach on 14 December 2025. This atrocity, which stole innocent lives, was an act of terrorism deliberately targeted at Australia's Jewish community as people gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah. This was a devastating, targeted, antisemitic...”

Matters of Public Importance: Energy (27 Nov 2025)

“Those opposite love nothing more than talking Australia down. While this government is strengthening our energy system, lowering wholesale prices and rebuilding our reputation in the world, their only instinct is to sneer, to undermine and to oppose. With our family in the Pacific, Australia has just secured unprecedented influence over global climate and energy deliberations. In 2026,...”

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

“I rise to speak on the VET Student Loans (Miscellaneous Measures) Bill 2025. On this side of the House, we know the importance of vocational education and training and its impact on opening up opportunities for so many in my community and right across Australia, whether it's a young person beginning their journey in the workforce or someone looking to reskill or upskill—a need which...”

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• Has spoken in 21 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") 11 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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