• Independent Representative for Curtin
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Bills: Migration Amendment (Bridging Visa Conditions and Other Measures) Bill 2023; Second Reading (27 Nov 2023)

“I take community safety very seriously, but I also take it seriously when, as a parliament, we're creating new offences on the fly, including mandatory sentencing, and creating additional punishments for a particular group of people. We let people out of jail who have served their sentence every day, and here we're creating some additional draconian conditions on a particular group of people....”

Committees: Electoral Matters Joint Committee; Report (27 Nov 2023)

“by leave—I am really pleased to see this report being tabled and I support the recommendations in it subject to my additional comments in that report. The final JSCEM report repeats the recommendations of the interim report relating to transparency, truth and reducing money in politics. We have heard from the chair about the importance of those areas. With the report finalised, it is...”

Private Members' Business: Elimination of Violence against Women (27 Nov 2023)

“I'm pleased to rise in support of this motion by the member for Newcastle at the start of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence. I recognise that, while positive steps have been taken in recent years to reduce violence against women and protect victims-survivors, much more needs to be done. Last Saturday 25 November was the United Nations International Day for the Elimination...”

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• Has spoken in 70 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 71 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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