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

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Statements by Members: South Australia: Hospitality Industry (15 Oct 2026)

“For years, South Australians have known that our state produces some of the best food and wine in the world, and now the Michelin Guide has proven it. That is a fantastic recognition of our state's world-class hospitality industry—so much recognition that if I stood here and acknowledged each business awarded by Michelin, I would run out of time. From the vineyards of the Barossa Valley...”

Constituency Statements: Indigenous Australians (15 Oct 2026)

“Recently, I had the pleasure of welcoming Noah from the Northern Adelaide Senior College to my electorate office for work experience. During his time with us, I asked him to write a speech for me to present to parliament about something that he considers important. These are his words: Thank you, Noah, for your thoughtful insights. In closing, I want to congratulate and acknowledge the...”

Matters of Public Importance: Artificial Intelligence (17 Sep 2026)

“This morning I was pleased to be a speaker at the AI showcase in the Great Hall of this very building. It was an opportunity to see firsthand some of the incredible Australian businesses, researchers and innovators already working with artificial intelligence. What stood out to me was not simply the technology itself but the potential behind it—the potential to build new Australian...”

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• Has spoken in 87 debates in the last year — 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 17–18 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") 258 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)