• Australian Labor Party Representative for Leichhardt
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Budget (28 May 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government's budget making it easier for Australians to live and thrive in the regions? How does this compare with alternative approaches?”

Adjournment: Daniher, Mr Neale Francis, AO, St Andrew's Catholic College, Budget (27 May 2026)

“I pass my condolences on to the member for Riverina on behalf of the people of Leichhardt. Neale Daniher was a fantastic footballer, a great man and someone that I remember fondly watching growing up. Tomorrow I get to return to Leichhardt, as do the children of St Andrew's, who have been visiting us here in Canberra this week. Fun fact—the minimum degrees in Cairns over the last few...”

Statements by Members: Budget (27 May 2026)

“It is a simple dream and one that ought to be attainable—the sold sign at the front of a house, close to work and schools, a happy family pictured out the front. Though quickly, this was becoming a thing of the past. Locked out of the market, young people were increasingly despondent about the opportunity to own their own piece of Australia. Something had to change. So this Albanese...”

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• Has spoken in 79 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 13–14 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") 50 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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