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Lisa Chesters MP

- Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
- Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
- Email me whenever Lisa Chesters speaks (no more than once per day)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Statements by Members: Bendigo Sports Star Awards (4 Mar 2026)
“I rise to share with the House the news that the Bendigo Sports Star Awards have achieved another milestone. On Friday, it was their 60th anniversary. The Bendigo Sports Star Awards are the longest continuing regional sports awards of their kind and date back to March 1965. Locals share with me stories of how they used to gather around and watch the live broadcast of the event for many years....”
- Questions without Notice: Trade (3 Mar 2026)
“My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. How is the Albanese Labor government ensuring our farmers and producers benefit from more trade and from rebuilding Australia's standing in the world? Are there any threats to this trade?”
- Questions without Notice: Trade (3 Mar 2026)
“My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. How is the Albanese Labor government ensuring our farmers and producers benefit from more trade and from rebuilding Australia's standing in the world? Are there any threats to this trade?”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 76 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 15 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Lisa Chesters speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 696 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)