• Independent Representative for Curtin
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Cybersafety (12 Feb 2026)

“My question is to the Prime Minister. Many Australians increasingly feel angry, divided and isolated. Social media platforms play a large part in this, driven by algorithms that control our attention, amplify hate and create echo chambers. The minimum age for social media is a start, but there's more to do, such as the promised duty of care or giving people more control over the algorithms...”

Constituency Statements: Albanese Government (12 Feb 2026)

“I rise today to address a quiet but deeply damaging failure in our democracy—this government's refusal to respond to the parliamentary inquiries it commissioned. Australians often see the adversarial theatre of question time, but it's in the committee rooms, away from the cameras, where much of the careful, constructive and multipartisan work of this parliament actually happens. Members...”

Bills: Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2025; Consideration in Detail (12 Feb 2026)

“by leave—I move amendments (1) and (2), as circulated in my name, together: (1) Schedule 1, item 1, page 3 (lines 4 and 5), omit the item, substitute: 1 Section 34JF Omit "2027", substitute "2030". (2) Schedule 1, page 3 (before line 7), before item 2, insert: 1A Paragraph 29(1)(ce) Omit "if the Committee resolves to do so—". These amendments introduce important safeguards, and...”

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• Has spoken in 62 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 184 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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