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Rebekha Sharkie, former Representative

- Former Centre Alliance Representative for Mayo
- Changed party from Nick Xenophon Team on
- Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
- Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Bills: Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (17 Sep 2026)
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“While I recognise what the government's trying to do here with this amendment—to enable escalation of home support assessment decisions in extenuating circumstances where the needs of the older person are not fully captured by the existing assessment process—I think we need to recognise that the system we have fails to address the systemic and structural flaws that the aged-care...”
- Constituency Statements: Mental Health (17 Sep 2026)
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“With World Suicide Prevention Day a week ago, I want to talk about my recent meeting with Aldinga Beach man Jonathan Hart. Jonathan, who has experienced suicide distress, wanted to assist others in similar situations. An estimated 65,000 Australians make a suicide attempt each year. Tragically, it's the leading cause of premature death for those aged 15 to 49. But the vast majority of those...”
- Statements by Members: Mayo Electorate: War Memorials (16 Sep 2026)
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“Last Sunday, before returning to Canberra, I had the great privilege of attending the Flight of the Guardians peacekeeper memorial unveiling at the Charleston Community Centre in Charleston in the Adelaide Hills. There were many guests in attendance, including our state member for Kavel, Matt Schulz, and Mr Adam Weinert, who retired lieutenant colonel of the ADF and the President of the...”
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- Has spoken in 109 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
- People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
- This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 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") 532 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)