• Former Independent Representative for Indi
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Constituency Statements: Women's Health (17 Sep 2026)

“I've spent more than 30 years working in health care. I've been a nurse and a midwife. I've worked with women through some of the most important and some of the most difficult moments of their lives. And one thing I've learned is this: women know their own bodies, but, too often, our health system doesn't listen to them. Women's health is not a niche issue. It's not simply about reproductive...”

Questions without Notice: Migration (16 Sep 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship. Recent changes to visa processing, including the removal of regional priority for skilled visas and a go-slow on working holiday visas, are already having dire consequences for regional Australia. Employers in my electorate are desperately waiting to fill shortages in crucial areas like nursing, fruit picking, meat processing and...”

Ministerial Statements: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission Yearly Report to Parliament (16 Sep 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission's yearly report to parliament. I acknowledge Commissioner Micaela Cronin and the 12 members of the Lived Experience Advisory Council for their important work in developing this report. People with lived and living experience must be meaningfully involved in this work. Their insights strengthen our understanding of violence...”

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• Has spoken in 94 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 8 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 432 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)