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

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Matters of Public Importance: Economy (29 Oct 2026)

“The Leader of the Opposition wants to talk about Australia's supposed broken economy. Let's talk about the economy that he and his colleagues handed over. When Labor took office, inflation was already at 5.1 per cent and climbing, peaking at 6 per cent. Today it's 4.3 per cent, still too high, and families are feeling every cent, but it is still better than those opposite, without solutions....”

Statements by Members: Reserve Bank of Australia (28 Oct 2026)

“Inflation is 4.3 per cent. Unemployment is 4.7 per cent. Every time inflation rises, some people seem to think there is only one answer—raise interest rates. But the Reserve Bank has two responsibilities under the law—not one, but two: price stability and full employment. Interest rates can reduce demand, but raising mortgage repayments won't bring down global oil prices and won't...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 3) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts) Bill 2026, Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 4) Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“There is an old saying that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes, but in Australia we've managed to introduce a third certainty: if there is a tax concession available, someone will find a way to turn it into a property investment. And, if that concession is particularly generous, they might establish a family trust to manage it. I don't begrudge anyone working hard, building a...”

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