• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Macnamara
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Adjournment: Paid Parental Leave, Discrimination (2 Jul 2026)

“It could go a bit rogue, I'm not exactly sure what's about to happen, but we're going to go through it anyway. I wanted to speak this afternoon at the end of a long sitting period before the winter break about the changes that came in yesterday for paid parental leave. In doing so, I wanted to reflect on my own personal journey because this year I took parental leave from this place in...”

Adjournment: Paid Parental Leave, Discrimination (2 Jul 2026)

“Exactly—point of order, Speaker! There was a two-month period where I didn't come to Canberra. I still worked for the people of Macnamara because this is one of those rare jobs where you feel like you can't waste a day. In saying that, I also didn't want to waste and not see a moment of the precious first few months of our amazing daughter's life, as well as how quickly she grows and...”

Statements by Members: Social Cohesion (24 Jun 2026)

“My family came to this country as a mix of migrants and refugees. Some spoke English; some didn't. Some held citizenships; some were stateless. But all of my family understood that the rights, freedoms and opportunities that Australia afforded were precious. All worked hard every single day to create a life for our family and to give back to our incredible country. Yet none forgot the...”

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• Has spoken in 35 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 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") 327 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)