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

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Statements by Members: AMES Australia (29 Oct 2026)

“Founded in 1951 as a volunteer based organisation teaching English to postwar European migrants, AMES has helped generations of people build new lives in Australia. Over the decades, its work has grown to include vocational skills training, employment services and programs that help people find their feet in a new community. I was proud to attend their 75th anniversary celebrations at the...”

Bills: Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“Natural gas is vital to Australia's prosperity, our manufacturing industry and our energy security. It is one of our country's greatest natural assets, and we have a responsibility to make sure Australians benefit from the resources beneath our own soil and waters. Gas is essential to the production of products we rely on every single day. It helps our manufacturers produce steel, aluminium,...”

Bills: Domestic Gas Reservation Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2026, Domestic Gas Reservation Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“Order! A quorum has been called in the House of Representatives. As a quorum has been lost, proceedings are suspended until the chair is resumed. Sitting suspended from 13:15 to 13:20”

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• Has spoken in 93 debates in the last year — above 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 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 161 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)