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

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Motions: Member for Indi (26 Oct 2026)

“I can remember the very first time I first heard about Helen Haines. Cathy McGowan, the former member for Indi, and I got to know each other really well, driving many kilometres for the ag committee's various inquiries over the years. When Cathy decided not to run again, she said to me that she had someone who was truly special to fill her shoes. She said she'd found a force, someone who...”

Private Members' Business: Fuel (26 Oct 2026)

“The time allocated for this debate has expired. The debate is adjourned, and the resumption of the debate will be made an order of the day for the next sitting.”

Private Members' Business: Fuel (26 Oct 2026)

“Is the motion seconded?”

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• Has spoken in 67 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 15–16 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 4 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 335 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)