• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Bass
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Regional Australia (16 Sep 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering for people living and working in regional areas? How does this compare to other approaches?”

Bills: Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026; Second Reading (9 Sep 2026)

“I rise today to support the Wage Justice for Early Childhood Education and Care Workers (Special Account) (Extending Support and Strengthening Safety) Bill 2026. Every day, early childhood educators help our youngest Australians learn, grow and prepare for their future. They comfort children when they are upset. They encourage them when they're uncertain. They help them learn how to...”

Questions without Notice: Women's Health (8 Sep 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Health and Ageing. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering better health care for Australian women, and why is this such an important part of strengthening Medicare after a decade of cuts and neglect?”

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• Has spoken in 36 debates in the last year — well below 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 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 2 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 23 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)