• Australian Labor Party Representative for Holt
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Bills: Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading (25 Mar 2026)

“Access to health care lies at the very foundation of the Australian Labor Party. It is not an optional extra. It's not a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. It is a right and it has been a defining mission of Labor governments for generations. It was the great Ben Chifley government that, in 1946, put forward a referendum to give the federal parliament the power to legislate for...”

Questions without Notice: Economy (25 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Treasurer. Can the Treasurer update the House on today's inflation data and the government's cost-of-living help? How does this compare to other approaches?”

Constituency Statements: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Women in Rescue (25 Mar 2026)

“I rise to acknowledge that last Saturday marked the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. In my electorate of Holt, multiculturalism is a part of everyday life. I see it in our schools, our small businesses and our community organisations, where people from diverse backgrounds come together and contribute to a shared Australian story. Families from all over the world...”

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• Has spoken in 35 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 138 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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