• Australian Labor Party Representative for Holt
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Housing (12 Feb 2026)

“For many first home buyers, the dream of owning a home can just feel out of reach. Saving for a 20 per cent deposit while paying rent, groceries and bills is simply too much. That's why the Albanese Labor government's home deposit scheme is making such a real difference in my electorate of Holt. By cutting the required deposit from 20 per cent to just five per cent, it's helping everyday...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (12 Feb 2026)

“The original question was that the bill be now read a second time, to which the honourable member for Fairfax moved, as an amendment, that all words after 'That' be omitted with a view to substituting other words. The honourable member for Wentworth has moved, as an amendment to that amendment, that all words after 'Whilst' be omitted with a view to substituting other words. The immediate...”

Constituency Statements: Lohri, Heinz Southern District Cricket Club (12 Feb 2026)

“Last month I joined the members of Compassionate Hands to celebrate Lohri. For many Sikh and Punjabi families in my electorate of Holt and, indeed, across the world, this festival holds a deep cultural and personal significance. Lohri marks the harvest season, but it is also so much more than that. It is a celebration of gratitude, family and community, bringing people together around the...”

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• Has spoken in 23 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 130 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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