• Independent Representative for Indi
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
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Business: Standing and Sessional Orders (2 Jul 2026)

“on indulgenceI just want to acknowledge the Leader of the House and thank you for considering this in the way of a conversation with us. I think the crossbench has become a large crossbench because of the way that we engage with legislation in a very detailed way and seek to collaborate and seek to improve legislation. We do that in good faith. I acknowledge that the workings of the House...”

Bills: National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (1 Jul 2026)

“I move the amendment on sheet 2, as circulated in my name: (1) Schedule 3, item 4, page 91 (after line 2), after subsection 45C(16), insert: (16A) If the Agency provides advice to the Minister under subsection (14), the Agency must at the same time provide a summary of the advice to the Minister. (16B) The Minister must cause a copy of advice provided to the Minister under subsection (14), or...”

Bills: National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (1 Jul 2026)

“by leave—I move: (6) Schedule 3, page 101 (after line 12), at the end of the Schedule, add: Part 4 — Whistleblower protections National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 18 After subsection 73ZA(2) Insert: (2A) The disclosure of the information by the discloser qualifies for protection under this Division if it is made for the purpose of seeking assistance, advice, treatment...”

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• Has spoken in 98 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 418 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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