• Australian Labor Party Representative for Lalor
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Cost of Living (11 Feb 2026)

“My question is to the Treasurer. How is the Albanese Labor government helping people tackle the cost of living now and into retirement, and how does that compare to other approaches?”

Bills: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Reference to Federation Chamber (11 Feb 2026)

“I declare that, unless otherwise ordered, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025 stands referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration at the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading of the bill.”

Matters of Public Importance: Migration (10 Feb 2026)

“I rise in my place today the proud member for Lalor, Chief Government Whip responsible for the care and consideration of the members of the Labor Party of this House, and I join this debate. Every instinct in my being wants to leave this chamber rather than join this debate. I'll give you a couple of reasons. One is, as I listen to the tropes from some of those opposite, and I look to my left...”

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• Has spoken in 44 debates in the last year — 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 16–17 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") 668 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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