• Australian Labor Party Representative for Macquarie
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Statements on Significant Matters: Bangarra Dance Theatre: Venice Biennale Golden Lion (31 Mar 2026)

“I'm exceptionally proud to add my voice to the congratulations to Bangarra Dance Theatre on receiving a Golden Lion award from Venice Biennale. This is now the third Golden Lion award to recognise Australian creativity in as many years. This award is something truly exceptional and deeply meaningful because the Golden Lion is not just an award for creative excellence. It recognises work that...”

Statements on Significant Matters: Roberts, Ms Rhoda Ann, AO (31 Mar 2026)

“Rhoda Roberts, a proud Bundjalung woman of the Widjabul and Wia-bal clan, was one of the most influential and transformative cultural leaders our country has ever produced. Her career was marked by moments that didn't just contribute to Australian culture; they helped redefine how Australia presents itself to the world. One of the most powerful of those moments came during the opening...”

Statements by Members: National Cultural Policy (30 Mar 2026)

“The strength of our National Cultural Policy, Revive, is that it's grounded in the ideas and aspirations of Australians themselves. For me, as Special Envoy for the Arts, it's been heartening to see so many of the ideas shared during the 2022 consultations become a reality through this policy. Three years into a five-year plan, we've delivered on 75 of the 85 actions we committed to. We've...”

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• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 646 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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