• Australian Labor Party Representative for Hasluck
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Online Safety (12 Mar 2026)

“As you well know, at Federation, women did not have the right to vote. Once granted the right to vote, it took until 1943 to see the first female representatives in this parliament. Even then, the legal and economic barriers facing women were profound and long-lasting. We couldn't open a bank account until 1971 without a male guarantor—may well you laugh. For decades, women in the...”

Statements by Members: Multiculturalism (12 Mar 2026)

“In an increasingly uncertain world, one where there are all too many conflicts, it is useful to remind ourselves that as local leaders we must encourage peace and harmony in our own communities. As Minister Aly said, harmony is something we have to build, something we have to strengthen and something we have to defend. Many recent arrivals and citizens in Western Australia have made their...”

Bills: Appropriation Bill (No. 3) 2025-2026, Appropriation Bill (No. 4) 2025-2026, Appropriation (Parliamentary Departments) Bill (No. 2) 2025-2026; Second Reading (12 Mar 2026)

“Appropriation bills are about priorities. They are about what we value as a nation and whether we are prepared to back those values with sustained investment and service delivery. Over the last four years, the Albanese government has demonstrated that we are prepared to do just that: to invest in climate action that lowers bills; to invest in a health system that puts people first and in a...”

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• Has spoken in 72 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 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") 206 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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