• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bass
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Jess Teesdale speaks (no more than once per day)

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Constituency Statements: Bass Electorate: Laurel House (4 Feb 2026)

“I'd like to begin by acknowledging the essential role Laurel House plays in supporting our community, providing critical and compassionate services to individuals, families and communities across Northern Tasmania. I recently had the pleasure of visiting Laurel House and meeting with the CEO, Kathryn, spending time learning more about the vital work that they do every day. It was an...”

Questions without Notice: Economy (26 Nov 2025)

“My question is to the Treasurer. What do today's inflation figures tell us, and how do the Albanese Labor government's efforts to provide cost-of-living help for people doing it tough compare to other approaches?”

Private Members' Business: Tertiary Education (24 Nov 2025)

“You've heard from us a few times why Labor believes reducing student debt is important, but today I want to step back and I want to let the voices of the people in Bass tell you what it really means to them, because nobody explains this better than those who are living it. In our community, more than 10,000 people will benefit from this change—not just uni graduates but those who have...”

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• Has spoken in 18 debates in the last year — well 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 15–16 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") 10 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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