• Australian Labor Party Representative for Moore
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Media, Budget (24 Jun 2026)

“There is an old saying that, if you repeat something often enough, people will eventually accept it as fact. These days, that appears to be the business model of large sections of the political commentary industry—not journalism and not analysis but commentary. Every budget, every reform and every proposal is pushed through the same narrow filter. If working people benefit, it is...”

Bills: Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026; Second Reading (24 Jun 2026)

“I rise to support the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026, and I accept at the outset that the words 'regulatory reform omnibus bill' are unlikely to start a stampede in the public gallery. They do not sound like the beginning of a great national moment. They sound like something you might be prescribed if sleep has become a problem. But for anyone who has run a business, worked in a trade,...”

Bills: Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (24 Jun 2026)

“I rise in support of the Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Building Cooperative Workplaces No. 1) Bill 2026. This bill makes practical improvements to the workplace relations framework. It supports the Fair Work Commission to manage its workload, improves supported bargaining, allows Commonwealth procurement to promote secure jobs and fair conditions, and provides better support for...”

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• Has spoken in 76 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 56 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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