• Former Independent Representative for Wentworth
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (20 Aug 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026. Although this bill derives its name from schedule 1 of this omnibus bill, my speech will focus on schedules 2, 3 and 4. Schedule 2 of this bill legislates a long anticipated decision by this government to include a definition of 'real property' in the Income...”

Motions: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (20 Aug 2026)

“The motion is seconded. Women in my community and around the country are despairing this week. This week we learned that three boys from Scots College, aged just 13 and 14, have been charged with aggravated sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl—a devastating report, every parent's worst nightmare. This week, several players from the Sydney Swans have been linked to an alleged sexual...”

Questions without Notice: Economy (19 Aug 2026)

“My question is for the Treasurer. Australian real wages have fallen by five per cent since March 2021. The only sustainable antidote is productivity growth, and business and economists agree that deregulation is central to that. I welcome budget measures to address regulatory constraints, but we need more, and the budget didn't curb what the PC calls Australia's 'red tape impulse'. Will the...”

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• Has spoken in 116 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 311 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)