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Jess Teesdale MP
- Australian Labor Party Representative for Bass
- Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: Medicare (11 Feb 2026)
“My question is to the Prime Minister. How is the Albanese Labor government investing in bulk-billing and strengthening Medicare for every Australian after a decade of cuts and neglect? How have the government's policies been aimed at correcting past policy mistakes?”
- Adjournment: Tasmania: Arts and Culture (10 Feb 2026)
“In a world where many of us are feeling increasingly lost, overwhelmed or disheartened, I want to take a moment this evening to reflect on something that has brought real joy, connection and hope to my local community. Over the past three weekends, I've had the absolute pleasure of seeing firsthand how music brings people together—how it creates happiness, builds memories and reminds us...”
- Questions without Notice: Economy (10 Feb 2026)
“My question is for the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government working to boost productivity and modernise Australia's economy, and how does that compare with other approaches?”
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- Has spoken in 22 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 2 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Jess Teesdale speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 11 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
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- 2022 Election results for Bass (From ABC)
- 2019 Election results for Bass (From ABC)
- 2016 Election results for Bass (From ABC)
- 2013 Election results for Bass (From ABC)
- 2010 Election results for Bass (From ABC)
- 2007 Election results for Bass (From ABC)
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