• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Isaacs
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Adjournment: Social Cohesion (16 Sep 2026)

“I have spent my public life working with purpose and a responsibility to leave our country fairer, safer and more generous. I want Australia to be a country where people are treated with dignity, where opportunity is shared and where no-one is made to feel that they do not belong. What deeply troubles me now is the wide and unrestrained distribution of hate that devalues meaningful...”

Statements by Members: Electoral System (16 Sep 2026)

“Public confidence in our electoral system is essential. It depends on transparency, accountability and the ability of Australians to participate without interference, intimidation, harassment or abuse. I've faced abuse during elections, including threats of violence. On occasion there have been death threats against me and other public figures. The 2025 federal election raised serious...”

Condolences: Gaudron, Hon. Mary Genevieve, KC (16 Sep 2026)

“I rise to mark the passing of the Hon. Justice Mary Gaudron KC, one of the most significant Australian jurists of her generation and a person whose life changed both the law and the legal profession. Justice Gaudron has rightly been remembered for breaking barrier after barrier. She faced sexism throughout her university studies but graduated with first-class honours from Sydney University...”

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• Has spoken in 21 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 32 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 828 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)