• Independent Representative for Indi
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
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Bills: National Health Amendment (Passive Immunological Products) Bill 2026; Second Reading (11 Feb 2026)

“Is the amendment seconded?”

Questions without Notice: National Anti-Corruption Commission (11 Feb 2026)

“My question is to the Attorney-General. In the almost three years that the National Anti-Corruption Commission has been operating, there've been one finding of officer misconduct, a new investigation of officer misconduct and no public hearings. The NACC's most significant investigation had to be reopened and referred to an independent assessor. The public has heard more about the...”

Bills: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Second Reading (11 Feb 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025. This is the second and, I would say, more controversial of the two bills introduced to this parliament to update the powers of our national intelligence agency. The first extended the operation for compulsory questioning powers. This bill goes further by making those powers permanent. The bill...”

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• Has spoken in 67 debates in the last year — well 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 396 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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