• Australian Labor Party Representative for Makin
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (12 Feb 2026)

“Just before the suspension, I was referring to the increase of the wine equalisation tax producer rebate cap from $350,000 to $400,000 and how that will provide some relief to the wine industry across Australia, which is on its knees at the moment. I was making the point that the wine industry is struggling right now because of decisions and policies taken by the coalition government under...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (12 Feb 2026)

“It was Labor that introduced super in 1992, and it did so to ensure that all Australian workers could retire with dignity and financial security. It has been Labor ever since then that has ensured that the superannuation guarantee that was introduced continues to serve Australian workers in the way it was intended to. Labor continue to upgrade and refine the superannuation laws so nobody...”

Statements by Members: Makin Electorate: Australia Day (11 Feb 2026)

“Every day, thousands of Australians quietly go about their day doing invaluable community work. And today I acknowledge those people who were this year recognised with Tea Tree Gully and Salisbury councils' Australia Day awards. In Salisbury, the citizen of the year was Sheryl Smith who, with her daughter Chloe, rescues animals and supports homeless people. Young citizen went to Alina Ali for...”

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• Has spoken in 29 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 4 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above 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") 900 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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