• Australian Labor Party Representative for Jagajaga
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
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Constituency Statements: Discrimination (11 Mar 2026)

“All of us in this place have a responsibility to use our words wisely—not for clickbait, not to generate outrage through algorithms and especially not to leave members of our communities feeling vulnerable and open to attack. It is in this light that I highlight the concern within my community around Senator Hanson's recent comments suggesting there are no good Muslims. The Senate has,...”

Questions without Notice: Labor Government (10 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Prime Minister. How has the Albanese Labor government been delivering on its commitment to build Australia's future, invest in our people and deliver real, lasting cost-of-living relief? What are the risks?”

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 (4 Mar 2026)

“The Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 is important legislation because goes to the heart of what sort of superannuation system we want in Australia and what superannuation means for Australians both now and for future generations. Superannuation is absolutely one of the great achievements of the Australian Labor movement. It is a reform that has...”

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• Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 231 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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