• 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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Questions without Notice: Housing (30 Jun 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Housing. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering real change for first home buyers, and why is this approach better than others for first home buyers?”

Private Members' Business: Vocational Education and Training (29 Jun 2026)

“Is the motion seconded?”

Statements by Members: Queensland Budget (29 Jun 2026)

“In accordance with standing order 43, the time for members' statements has concluded.”

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• Has spoken in 65 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") 333 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)