• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Werriwa
• Left House of Representatives on 9 May 2016 — Resigned
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 March 1990 — Federal election

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Renewable Energy (Electricity) Amendment Bill 2006: Second Reading (20 Jun 2006)

“I second the amendment and reserve my right to speak.”

Adjournment: Mr David Hicks (19 Jun 2006)

“Tonight I speak about the continued treatment of David Hicks. In recent weeks, there has been greater criticism of US policy on Guantanamo Bay, with conservative European leaders such as Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen and Germany’s Angela Merkel, a far more pro-US leader than her predecessor, speaking out against it. Lord Goldsmith, the Attorney-General of the United...”

Grievance Debate: Non-Government Organisations (19 Jun 2006)

“The Prime Minister and this government certainly know what that meant. Essentially, we have had a situation where a significant number of major players in this country have been brought on board. They are heavily dependent upon Job Network money to ensure their financial survival, and they have become more acquiescent to government policies.”

More of Laurie Ferguson's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 30 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 5 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 23 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 288 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)