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

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Statements by Members: Workplace Relations (29 Oct 2026)

“Somewhere in Australia right now there's a young retail worker. Let's call her 'Amanda'. She has a casual contract and a set rostered shift, but her manager has directed her to stay back after hours to continue stocking the shelves. She isn't sure she's going to get paid for it because she wasn't paid for the same last week. It's been a too-common story—until now. The Shop, Distributive...”

Bills: Defence Legislation Amendment (Accelerating Capability and Protecting Bases) Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 Oct 2026)

“I rise to support the Defence Legislation Amendment (Accelerating Capability and Protecting Bases) Bill 2026. The bill should be understood as part of something much larger. It is yet another positive step in the transformation of Australia's defence posture that has been underway since the Albanese Labor government took office. We are spending more on defence, but the challenge before...”

Matters of Public Importance: Economy (28 Oct 2026)

“Australians do not need anyone in this parliament to tell them that many households are under pressure with their budgets. I know people across my electorate of Hasluck, when they go past the bowser, when they head into the shopping centre and go to the checkout or when their rent or mortgage payments are due, are finding it challenging. We are in a cost-of-living crisis that's being shared...”

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• Has spoken in 105 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") 241 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)