• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bonner
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Matters of Public Importance: Cost of Living (5 Mar 2026)

“Can I start by saying how great it is to see more women than men on the opposition benches. It is a wonderful sight; I hope it long lives on. But, unfortunately for them, those on the other side are still at it again, talking Australia down. Let us talk about the facts of what has been brought to the chamber today. When this government came to office, we inherited an economy under real...”

Statements by Members: The Big Issue (5 Mar 2026)

“Most Sundays, locals in Manly in my electorate of Bonner are welcomed by the kindness and big smile of Grant, who is one of our Big Issue sellers. Grant is also known as 'Polite Grant', and has worked with the magazine now for the second time in his life when he has fallen on harder times. Grant has also made a difference in helping others in need. He was asked to give clothes to those...”

Statements on Significant Matters: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (4 Mar 2026)

“I first prepared this speech following the release of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission's yearly report to parliament on 30 October 2025. The very next day, on Friday 31 October 2025, Rhukaya Lake was murdered. It's understood that a child raised the alarm by running around 400 metres down the road to alert passing motorists. She was the 58th Australian woman murdered this...”

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• Has spoken in 50 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 31 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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