• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Fuel, Bendigo Electorate: Women's Sport (26 Mar 2026)

“I want to take a moment to acknowledge the fuel challenges that many of us in regional Australia are facing. I start by acknowledging and congratulating the people of my electorate in Bendigo. We have not experienced what other regions have faced, with fuel shortages or bowsers running out, and it is a real credit to the people of Bendigo electorate, who did what was asked. They only bought...”

Statements by Members: Taxation (25 Mar 2026)

“Today marks a significant milestone. It is 12 months since Liberal Party and National Party members came into this place and voted for higher taxes. They voted against tax cuts. I think that moment was the moment that Australians woke up to who the Liberal Party and the National Party are today. I look at who is now on the government benches and what has happened in those 12 months. I think...”

Bills: Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading (25 Mar 2026)

“I understand that the member for Pearce would like to present a copy of their speech to be incorporated into Hansard, in accordance with the resolution agreed to on 6 November 2025.”

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• Has spoken in 82 debates in the last year — well 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 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") 702 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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