• Independent Representative for Curtin
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Ministerial Statements: Annual Climate Change Statement (4 Mar 2026)

“I rise to respond to the government's Annual climate change statement 2025. The government's statement calls 2025 a 'landmark year', and there has been progress. But, if we are to meet the new 2035 target of a 62 to 70 per cent cut on 2005 emissions, the pace of delivery must accelerate markedly over the next 10 years. My speaking on this annual statement coincides with the launch last week...”

Ministerial Statements: Apology to Australia's Indigenous Peoples: 18th Anniversary (4 Mar 2026)

“I rise to acknowledge the 18th anniversary of the national apology to Australia's Indigenous peoples and to respond to the Closing the gap annual report and implementation plan. Eighteen years ago, this parliament stood together to say sorry. It was a moment of truth-telling and national self-reflection, an acknowledgement that the harm inflicted through government policies was not abstract...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026, Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026; Second Reading (3 Mar 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 and the Superannuation (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Imposition Bill 2026. When I spoke on these bills previously, I said that I supported their intent—to ensure our superannuation system is designed for people to prepare for a dignified retirement, not as a tax break...”

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• Has spoken in 67 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 189 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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