• Independent Representative for Curtin
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements on Significant Matters: Royal Commission into the Robodebt Scheme (26 Mar 2026)

“I want to start by sending my condolences to the thousands of Australians who were wrongly pursued under robodebt, which will remain a very dark stain on our history. Robodebt didn't happen because of a couple of bad actors. It happened because a culture of compliance replaced a culture of integrity, and ministers and departments prioritised budget outcomes over human lives. The NACC's...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026, Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026; Second Reading (26 Mar 2026)

“We are debating these two bills, the Fair Work Amendment (Fairer Fuel) Bill 2026 and the Treasury Laws Amendment (Doubling Penalties for ACCC Enforcement) Bill 2026, together right now because of some ridiculous point-scoring shenanigans. This is at a time when Australians would like to see their politicians acting like adults and focusing on where we can actually make a difference. The...”

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

“The cost of accessing specialist care is now a deciding factor in whether many Australians get the treatment they need when they need it—if they can get an appointment. Now, that's not a sign of a fair health system; it's a warning light. The Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill takes a necessary first step by making fees and...”

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• Has spoken in 82 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 200 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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