• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bonner
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Matters of Public Importance: Economy (5 Feb 2026)

“We know that Australians are doing it tough, including small business, and I want to thank the Minister for Small Business for setting out so clearly all that we have done to deliver for small business in this country. We know that families are juggling bills, students are worrying about debts, renters and first homebuyers are feeling locked out and people are making impossible choices about...”

Matters of Public Importance: Economy (5 Feb 2026)

“What would be truly reckless is doing nothing, which is exactly what we see from the other side—nothing, no policy, no ideas. They don't even know who their leader is anymore! Let's talk about what Labor is delivering, and let's start with health. Labor has delivered 120 urgent care clinics so Australians can get free walk-in care when they need it, closing the gap without paying any...”

Statements: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (5 Feb 2026)

“Six women have been murdered in the first six weeks of 2026. This statistic demands more than reflection; it demands action. When it comes to violence against women, the evidence is already clear. Frontline workers, advocates and victims-survivors have told us time and time again that they do not need more reports. We need to implement what we know already works. Last year the Domestic,...”

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• Has spoken in 34 debates in the last year — 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 16–17 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") 19 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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