• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bennelong
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Income Tax (26 Mar 2026)

“Every day we have been in government, Labor has focused on cost-of-living challenges faced by Australians, and we know there is more to do. It's been 12 months since Labor announced top-up tax cuts for 14 million Australians. It's pretty simple for us: Labor thinks that workers should earn more and keep more of what they earn. But we know that not everyone in here thinks that way, because in...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (23 Mar 2026)

“This is an important day and this is an important piece of legislation. And, as with most bits of legislation like this, there's been a lot of work behind the scenes by a lot of people. There are plenty who need to be acknowledged for this moment, and I'll just name a few here as we debate this bill. Krystal Barter, who's a fierce advocate for genetic testing protections—she's a friend...”

Bills: Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026; Report from Committee (12 Mar 2026)

“The second report I present is the advisory report on the Royal Commissions Legislation Amendment (Protections for Providing Information) Bill 2026. This bill proposes changes to the Royal Commissions Act 1902 and the Criminal Code Act 1995 to establish a framework for the provision of intelligence or operationally sensitive information to a prescribed royal commission. The bill will provide...”

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