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RSS feed Mike Freelander, former Representative

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

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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (20 Aug 2026)

“The member should be heard in silence.”

Bills: Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026; Second Reading (19 Aug 2026)

“I rise to support the important Combatting Illicit Tobacco Bill 2026, and it is a very important bill. Illicit tobacco is a significant risk to our nation's public health and community safety—as indeed is smoking and vaping. By passing this legislation, our government will be helping tackle this major scourge on our society. I've been involved in antitobacco campaigns for many years,...”

Constituency Statements: Wellington, Uncle Ivan, AO (19 Aug 2026)

“It's a great privilege for me to stand in this chamber and speak about my good friend and our community stalwart in Macarthur, Uncle Ivan Wellington. I've known many people of importance throughout my life, but there are very few whose importance is due primarily to their incredible character, their generosity of spirit and their community support. Uncle Ivan Wellington is one such person. He...”

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  • Has spoken in 76 debates in the last year — above 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 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
  • 7 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
  • Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 419 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)