• Australian Labor Party Representative for Spence
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Fuel (1 Apr 2026)

“Today is the day. Our promise to cut the fuel excise by 50 per cent has started to come into effect. These changes cut 26.3 cents per litre from fuel prices, saving around $19 on a 65-litre tank. For families across the north, that's not loose change; that's groceries and school supplies. It's a bit of breathing room at the end of a long week. Because, when fuel goes up, everything goes...”

Ministerial Statements: Better and Fairer Schools Agreement (31 Mar 2026)

“The Better and Fairer Schools Agreement is reform that goes to the core of fairness, opportunity and the future direction of this country. When we talk about schools, we're not just talking about classrooms or curriculum, we're talking about the future of young Australians. It has now been one year since every state and territory signed up to this agreement—one year since governments...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel (31 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the Prime Minister. I refer to the question asked in the House yesterday, when the PM committed to speak personally to Josh, a farmer from the Eyre Peninsula, about fuel supplies. Can the PM update the House.”

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• Has spoken in 73 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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