• 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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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...”

Bills: Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026; Second Reading (17 Sep 2026)

“The Customs Amendment (Safeguard Inquiries) Bill 2026 is about ensuring that Australia has the tools, the expertise and the institutions necessary to protect Australian industry in an increasingly uncertain global trading environment. It reflects a simple principle that should unite every member of this House: when Australian businesses compete, they deserve a fair contest. Local...”

Bills: National Student Ombudsman Levy Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 Sep 2026)

“The National Student Ombudsman Levy Bill 2026 is about ensuring that students across Australia continue to have access to a free, independent and effective ombudsman for their needs. This is also about making sure that this important service has a sustainable funding model for the future. To understand why that matters, it's worth looking at the broader transformation taking place across...”

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• Has spoken in 89 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") 257 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)