• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bonner
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027, Appropriation Bill (No. 2) 2026-2027, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Second Reading (28 May 2026)

“This budget builds on the work of the Albanese Labor government, delivering more cost-of-living relief, stronger health care, more housing and greater opportunities for all Australians. While Australians are working hard, we know many are still doing it tough. This budget responds to that challenge. It delivers more tax cuts for every taxpayer, putting more money back into people's pockets...”

Statements by Members: Fuel Security (27 May 2026)

“My community in Bonner is home to the Ampol Lytton refinery, one of only two refineries in the country helping to keep Australia moving and supporting almost a thousand local jobs. At a time of global uncertainty, Australians rightly want confidence that the fuel they rely on every day to get to work, run businesses and transport goods will be there when they need it. That is why the Albanese...”

Statements on Significant Matters: Women's Budget Statement (27 May 2026)

“Four years ago, the Albanese Labor government made a promise to the women of Australia: your economic security, your safety, your health would be at the centre of every decision we made, not as an afterthought, not as a sidebar but as core economic priority. Today I stand here to tell all of the women in Australia that we kept that promise, and, with this budget, we are going further, because...”

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• Has spoken in 78 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
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