• Australian Labor Party Representative for Rankin
• Treasurer (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Budget (28 May 2026)

“I hear them chirping away about going to an early election. I don't think they want an election right now. We've heard a bit of chat in recent days about the formation of a new minor party in our politics in this country. The most efficient way to create a minor party in Australia is to put the member for Hume in charge of a major one, and that's why they are so stroppy this week. The fair go...”

Questions without Notice: Budget (28 May 2026)

“I thank the member for Moreton for her question and also for the opportunity to share with her the responsibility of representing the great people of the southern suburbs of Brisbane, on her side of Compton Road and my side of Compton Road. I appreciate the question. The legislation we introduced today was part of the most ambitious tax reforms that we've seen in this place for a quarter of a...”

Bills: Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 May 2026)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. In thanking my colleagues who are here and for all of the reasons that I have just outlined, I commend this bill to the House as well. Full details of the measure are contained in the explanatory memorandum. Debate adjourned.”

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• Has spoken in 86 debates in the last year — well above 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 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") 780 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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