• Australian Labor Party Representative for Spence
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Labor Government (9 Oct 2025)

“It is a true shame that today we are discussing the successes of the Albanese government since winning the 2025 election, given we're only limited to 90 seconds to speak. So, even though I can go on for hours, I'll have to cut a long story short. In my electorate of Spence we've seen many positive changes in the last six months. The people of Virginia now have a door-to-door Australia Post...”

Matters of Public Importance: Telecommunications (8 Oct 2025)

“Let me be absolutely clear. Optus has failed the Australian people. Optus is the reason we debated legislation today, and its failures are why we have expedited telecommunications reform. I will not be lectured by the moral grandstanding of those opposite in the chamber, trying to gain cheap political points while families are grieving—while a family in my own electorate is grieving;...”

Statements by Members: Last Post (7 Oct 2025)

“The Last Post are a local South Australian based team of veterans dedicated to capturing the untold stories of those who have served. Recently I had the pleasure of meeting with Steven Lockwood to discuss their journey of remembrance and reconnection. Starting this month, three veterans, including Michael Djoric, Jack Rainy and Locky, will set out on a 15,000-kilometre journey around...”

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• Has spoken in 65 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") 193 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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