• Australian Labor Party Representative for Spence
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026, Income Tax Rates Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1) Bill 2026; Second Reading (3 Jun 2026)

“Tax reform is rarely simple and it is rarely easy. Every change to the tax system creates debate because taxation sits at the centre of so many decisions Australians make: where they invest, whether they buy a home or start a business, and how much of their hard-earned income they keep. Yet, one thing has been increasingly clear over recent decades: the status quo is not working as it should....”

Questions without Notice: Aukus (3 Jun 2026)

“My question is for the Deputy Prime Minister. Since coming to office, what progress has been made by the Albanese government to deliver Australia's future AUKUS submarines?”

Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2026-2027; Consideration in Detail (3 Jun 2026)

“This budget builds on the Albanese Labor government's commitment to ensuring that every Australian can find secure work, develop valuable skills and share in the nation's prosperity. From the day we came to office, this government has understood that a strong economy and strong workplace protections go hand in hand. More than 1.2 million jobs have been created since Labor was elected....”

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• Has spoken in 85 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 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 228 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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