• Independent Representative for Curtin
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Artificial Intelligence (28 May 2026)

“AI is already reshaping our economy, our labour markets and our information environment. The scale of potential change is enormous, but Australia has done remarkably little to prepare. The government has identified broad goals for AI while implementing very little actual policy to achieve them. In the absence of this leadership, our future is being shaped by overseas tech companies and the...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Reference to Committee (28 May 2026)

“I second the motion. I agree with the stated intent of the tax reform bills, and that is to level the playing field on property. I think there is appetite for that and I commend the government for finally tackling the tough issues after decades of inaction from both sides. I've advocated for tax reform since I first started in this place, for the sake of intergenerational fairness and to...”

Questions without Notice: Artificial Intelligence (27 May 2026)

“Prime Minister, my constituents are concerned that the government is increasingly using automated tools to make decisions without proper safeguards. Nearly 1,000 Australians have had their income support payments unlawfully cancelled by an automated tool, automated aged-care support decisions are opaque and eroding trust, and more automation is expected under the NDIS changes. We need to keep...”

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• Has spoken in 102 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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