• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bean
• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for ACT
• Entered the Senate on 23 May 2018 — Federal election
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 11 April 2019 — Resigned
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Adjournment: Bean Electorate: Community Events (12 Feb 2026)

“Last week I hosted the Capital Region Showcase here at Parliament House. It's an event to highlight the breadth and depth of experiences and attractions that are available right across the capital region. Canberra is written off by many, as a boring place for politics, politicians and public servants, and I always appreciate being able to showcase what our region has to offer, including...”

Statements by Members: National Multicultural Festival (10 Feb 2026)

“This past weekend, Canberra held its annual multicultural festival, one of the highlights of the calendar every year. And—while it's rare you'll find me praising events held on the wrong side of the lake!—the festival brings together the multicultural community from right across Canberra and Australia and showcases our community in its best, with its great diversity and its great...”

Questions without Notice: Australian Defence Force (9 Feb 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel. What is the Albanese Labor government doing to grow the Australian Defence Force's capabilities in new domains, and why is this important?”

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• Has spoken in 37 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 11 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 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") 192 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 11 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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