• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Newcastle
• Left House of Representatives on 5 August 2013 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 10 November 2001 — Federal election

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Committees: Economics, Finance and Public Administration Committee; Report (19 Jun 2006)

“I too commend the committee’s report Improving the superannuation savings of people under 40. This report was undertaken in the context of an ageing population and obviously the quest for an adequate retirement income, which is essential given that people will be living longer and there is a need to offset the costs of an ageing population.  Reducing the age pension costs against...”

Statements by Members: Broadband Services (13 Jun 2006)

“I rise to draw the attention of the House to the state of telephone and internet services in the electorate of Newcastle and the wider Hunter region. Today it has been revealed that complaints from the Hunter region to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman have doubled in the past 12 months. That comes as no surprise to me. Hundreds of people have contacted my office in the past year to...”

Adjournment: Indonesia: Terrorist Attacks (1 Jun 2006)

“I wish to update the parliament on the progress being made by Newcastle families who were so tragically affected by the Bali bombings last October. We often assume that life returns to normal, but it is frequently the case that the human dimensions of the post-traumatic phase need to be acknowledged and understood. I also want to pay tribute to Adam Frost, who I know does a lot of that...”

More of Sharon Grierson's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — below average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 225 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)