• Australian Labor Party Representative for Spence
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Spence Electorate: Medicare (26 Nov 2025)

“Medicare is at the heart of our healthcare system, and, in communities like Spence, it's a lifeline. That's why the Albanese Labor government is making historic investments to strengthen Medicare and bring bulk-billing into more communities than ever before—because no Australian should ever have to choose between their health and their hip pocket. I'm proud to report that in the north...”

Condolences: Richardson, Hon. Graham Frederick 'Richo', AO (26 Nov 2025)

“Today we pause to remember a towering figure in the Australian Labor Party—a strategist, a fighter and a loyal servant of the movement—Graham 'Richo' Richardson. Richo was many things over his long public life: a senator, a minister, a commentator. But, more than anything, he was Labor to his bones. He understood the party not as an institution but as a living thing carried...”

Bills: Excise Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025, Customs Tariff Amendment (Draught Beer) Bill 2025; Second Reading (25 Nov 2025)

“The member for Casey reminds me more of a baker than a brewer, but thank you for that contribution. I wish to speak in the House today on a matter that cuts to the core of Australian identity, not just in culture or economy but in how we relate to one each other. In Australia, when you say, 'Let's have a beer,' what you are really saying is, 'Let's spend time together.' You are saying, 'Let's...”

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• Has spoken in 58 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 201 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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