• 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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Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading (12 Mar 2026)

“I rise today to discuss the appropriation bills. We've heard from the health minister recently that the work the government is undertaking on bulk-billing is ensuring our bulk-billing rates are climbing and are back on the right track after years of lost investment under the previous government. In just three months, we have seen the bulk-billing rate for all Australians jumped to 81.4 per...”

Statements by Members: Qantas (11 Mar 2026)

“Qantas was recently held accountable by the union movement—in particular, the TWU—for its inadequate payment of international staff at the Jetstar Singapore international cabin crew base. This is just months after Qantas was fined $90 million for its illegal outsourcing of 1,800 ground staff and $120 million paid to those workers in compensation. But what has Qantas announced now?...”

Constituency Statements: Taylor, Ms Michelle, Scarlett, Mrs Noeline (10 Mar 2026)

“I rise today to highlight the work of Michelle Taylor, group leader of Lake Tuggeranong Sea Scouts, who has worked in our community for over 30 years taking on many roles and being a leader for hundreds of youth members. Acting Chief Commissioner of Scouts ACT Daniel Bartlett summed up her work best, telling my office: Michelle is someone who is truly passionate about scouting. She is...”

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• Has spoken in 45 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 11 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 196 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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