• Australian Labor Party Representative for Leichhardt
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Health Care (24 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government making it easier for Australians to see a doctor when they need urgent care? Why did the government introduce this new model of care, and how does it compare to other policy approaches?”

Matters of Public Importance: Fuel Security (11 Mar 2026)

“It is a demand issue, unfortunately. The world has changed a little bit in the last six or seven weeks. But I want the constituents of Leichhardt, and the people of Australia, to be reassured. The ships are still arriving. The oil is still here. There are three billion litres of diesel, 1.5 billion litres of petrol and 800 million litres of jet fuel—not needed yet, because the supplies...”

Questions without Notice: Rural, Regional and Remote Australia (11 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Resources in Northern Australia. How has the Albanese Labor government building a future made in Australia to create new jobs and boost regional economies? How does this compare to other approaches?”

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• Has spoken in 62 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 13–14 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") 44 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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