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Basem Abdo, former Representative
- Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Calwell
- Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
- Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: Cost of Living (29 Oct 2026)
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“Time! Time!”
- Bills: Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)
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“I rise to make a contribution on the domestic gas reservation bills before the House: the Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, the Domestic Gas Reservation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026 and the Domestic Gas Reservation Levy Bill 2026. We are home to some of the world's largest gas reserves—resources that have helped power economic growth, support communities, create jobs and...”
- Bills: Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026; Second Reading (27 Oct 2026)
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“I rise to make a contribution on the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026. The online services we use and increasingly depend on have reshaped so many aspects of our everyday lives—how we stay connected with one another, how we stay informed, how we work, how we learn and how we interact with services. Given the significant role these services play in our everyday...”
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- Has spoken in 45 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 0 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 34 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
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- Email Basem Abdo
- Parliament House web page for Basem Abdo
- 2022 Election results for Calwell (From ABC)
- 2019 Election results for Calwell (From ABC)
- 2016 Election results for Calwell (From ABC)
- 2013 Election results for Calwell (From ABC)
- 2010 Election results for Calwell (From ABC)
- 2007 Election results for Calwell (From ABC)
Previous Representatives in this constituency
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