• Australian Labor Party Representative for Calwell
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (24 Mar 2026)

“I seek to continue my remarks. In other words, the voluntary system and the effectiveness of industry self-regulation have not provided the certainty Australians need. When people avoid potentially lifesaving knowledge because of financial fear, government has a responsibility to act, and when people are avoiding potentially lifesaving medical knowledge because of financial fear, the...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel (24 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Can the minister update the House on Australia's fuel supply? How has the Albanese Labor government acted to strengthen our fuel supply?”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (23 Mar 2026)

“I was really enjoying the assistant minister's contribution, so apologies for taking up some of his time. I rise to speak in support of this bill and particularly the reforms contained in schedule 1, which will prohibit life insurers from using genetic test results to discriminate against Australians seeking life insurance. At its heart, this reform is about something very simple. It's about...”

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• Has spoken in 33 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 17 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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