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Michelle Rowland, former Representative

- Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Greenway
- Attorney-General (since 13 May 2025)
- Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
- Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Bills: Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026; Second Reading (9 Sep 2026)
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“The Criminal Code Amendment (National Sport Integrity Offences) Bill 2026 will protect the integrity of Australian sport by criminalising match fixing and related behaviours. The introduction of these offences will play a vital role in protecting athletes, officials and fans across all sporting codes in keeping criminal elements out of Australian sport. Competition manipulation, or match...”
- Questions without Notice: Pensions and Benefits (9 Sep 2026)
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“I thank the member for her question and her constructive engagement on this issue. As the member points out, it is indeed the genesis of why we are pursuing automated decision-making across government and an appropriate safeguards framework, and that's to ensure that Australians never suffer a repeat of the former government's illegal and harmful robodebt scheme. That's why we've announced...”
- Constituency Statements: Electorate Offices (8 Sep 2026)
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“I've had the privilege of holding many roles in our great democracy. I've been an electorate officer, a local councillor, a deputy mayor and a federal backbencher. I've been in opposition, and I'm fortunate enough to serve now in our nation's cabinet. Today I rise to speak on one of the most important roles that I've had and one of the first that I held, and that is the role of an electorate...”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 73 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 3 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
- 12 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 532 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)