• Former Independent Representative for Warringah
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Statements by Members: Motor Neurone Disease (15 Oct 2026)

“():  I want to talk about Warringah constituent Ron Hobden, also known as 'Hobbo', who sadly passed away a few weeks ago from motor neurone disease. Ron was a husband to Annie, a father to Lizzie and Henry, and a passionate rugby player. Diagnosed in 2023 while he was training for a marathon, his children were only one and three at the time. MND took away his ability to walk and...”

Bills: Child Support and Family Assistance Legislation Amendment (Ending Financial Abuse in the Child Support Scheme No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 Oct 2026)

“For too many families, a system designed to support children has been used to control, intimidate and financially punish the parent often caring for them. Government processes can compound that abuse. Child support is a legal responsibility. It is money for children. It pays for food, housing, uniforms, activities and everyday needs. It should never be a bargaining chip or a weapon after...”

Bills: Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026; Second Reading (13 Oct 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026. This legislation goes to a fundamental question: can Australians trust that the emissions reductions being claimed by the government through this legislation are actually happening? Remember that, many times, these claimed reductions through carbon credits and other schemes are what...”

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• Has spoken in 115 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 3 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 9 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 526 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)