• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bonner
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Budget (23 Jun 2026)

“Last week, I sat down with the Bonner Future Leaders Advisory Group and asked them a simple question: what did they think about the Albanese Labor government's housing reforms? They said the changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax were not an abstract tax debate but a sign that someone is finally taking seriously the challenge of getting young Australians into a home of their own....”

Statements by Members: Bonner Electorate: King's Birthday Honours and Awards (22 Jun 2026)

“Today I rise to acknowledge three outstanding members of the Bonner community who have been recognised in the 2026 King's Birthday honours. These honours recognise Australians who have made an extraordinary contribution to their communities through service, leadership and dedication to others. This year Bonner is proud to celebrate Susan Bamford OAM, recognised for her outstanding service to...”

Statements by Members: Health Care (22 Jun 2026)

“When Medicare works, people notice, not of because a headline or an announcement but because they can see a doctor when they need one close to home and don't have to worry about the cost. I recently welcomed the Minister for Health and Ageing, Mark Butler, to Bonner, where we visited two local healthcare services that are doing exactly that: the Carina-Carindale urgent care clinic and...”

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• Has spoken in 86 debates in the last year — above 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 54 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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