• Independent Representative for Mackellar
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Artificial Intelligence (25 Jun 2026)

“Right now, we are at a critical crossroad for Australia's creative arts industry, one that may deeply harm this invaluable sector. At the recent AI summit in Sydney, the chair of the Tech Council of Australia, Scott Farquhar, called for copyright reform to encourage AI investment. He claimed it is impossible to train an AI model in Australia while doing deals with rights holders. However, in...”

Questions without Notice: Local Government (24 Jun 2026)

“My question is to the Treasurer. Today, all of Australia's councils undertook the extraordinary step of writing to every federal parliamentarian to warn of the funding crisis affecting local governments across the country. Due to the lack of untied federal funding, councils are struggling to deliver essential services and infrastructure and are resorting to large rate rises, including in my...”

Statements by Members: Budget (22 Jun 2026)

“Last week I hosted an NDIS reform roundtable with participants, parents and local providers from across my electorate. What I heard was thoughtful, informed and constructive. Participants and providers recognise that the NDIS must be sustainable into the future, but they have deep concerns about the proposed changes. They're worried about the rigid five-year plans and rules that limit...”

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• Has spoken in 81 debates in the last year — 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 18–19 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") 161 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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