• Australian Labor Party Representative for Leichhardt
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Statements on Significant Matters: Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (4 Mar 2026)

“I thank the member for Riverina. This is an area where there aren't enough masculine voices. This is a male issue, and men need to be heard. Men need to step up and take responsibility and accountability. I'm very proud to rise today on the statement made by the Minister for Social Services as she tabled the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission yearly report to parliament. Without...”

Private Members' Business: Aviation Industry (2 Mar 2026)

“I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the significant role of air travel and air freight in keeping regional communities connected; (2) commends the commitment of the Government to support air travel through regional Australia through: (a) supporting the conclusion and purchase of Rex Airlines through a commercial loan of $60 million and the restructuring of $108 million in existing debt...”

Bills: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2025; Second Reading (2 Mar 2026)

“You've got to make sure it's dead first. I don't know what pigs you're shooting. You've got to keep on top of them. With this bill and with the opportunities presented, if you can see the sky, you'll have mobile coverage—from Cairns, where there are still dead spots, right the way to the Torres Strait, where, as we've recently heard, mobile reception is critical for our border security....”

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• Has spoken in 57 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") 41 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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