• Australian Labor Party Representative for Paterson
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026, Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026; Second Reading (26 Mar 2026)

“I want to counter the assertion that the government has been found flat-footed on the issue of fuel security. You can't suggest that we're flat-footed and then say we're not acting expeditiously enough. Those opposite need to make up their mind about that. It's completely inaccurate and, quite honestly, unfair. I know, having come into this place almost 10 years ago, that we have better fuel...”

Adjournment: Fuel (26 Mar 2026)

“I rise today to speak about an issue that is front of mind for families, workers and businesses right across my electorate of Paterson and, indeed, across the nation at the moment. It's the ongoing fuel crisis driven by the war in the Middle East. Global events are having real local consequences, from prices at the bowser to the cost of groceries and the viability of transport businesses....”

Private Members' Business: Agriculture Industry (23 Mar 2026)

“I move: That this House: (1) notes recently released forecasts from the Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences show that: (a) Australia's farm gate production value is forecast to exceed $100 billion this financial year, four years ahead of the National Farmers Federation's 2030 target; and (b) agriculture, fisheries and forestry exports will reach a record high...”

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• Has spoken in 36 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above 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") 321 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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