• Independent Representative for Wentworth
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (11 Feb 2026)

“I rise to speak to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025. While I will not oppose this bill, I want to raise concerns I have with schedule 2 of this bill, which could result in less, not more, choice in superannuation products. Reduced competition in superannuation has a hidden cost for all Australians, and we need to be alive to these...”

Statement by the Speaker: Parliamentary Standards (11 Feb 2026)

“on indulgence—I'm regularly told by members of the public that the behaviour in this chamber is out of step with what modern Australia expects. People often tell me that, if they behaved like we do in their workplaces, their schools and their community centres, they would be thrown out or suspended. I know we are all genuinely concerned about social cohesion. As a country, we disagree...”

Bills: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading (11 Feb 2026)

“I rise today to speak on the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025. Australia's intelligence agencies, including the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, ASIO, play a critical role in keeping the Australian community safe from harm. ASIO's ability to undertake its important work, including through the use of tools such as compulsory questioning,...”

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• Has spoken in 64 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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