• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bean
• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for ACT
• Entered the Senate on 23 May 2018 — Federal election
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
• Left Senate on 11 April 2019 — Resigned
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Statements by Members: Henry, Mr Joey (8 Oct 2025)

“I rise with sadness to pay tribute to a promising young life cut tragically short. On Friday, Joey Henry lost his life in a farm vehicle accident. He was an immensely talented rugby player with a very bright future in front of him. A recent graduate of Marist College Canberra, he captained his school's First XV to win the premiership in 2023. In 2024, he made first grade for the Canberra...”

Statements by Members: Health Care (4 Sep 2025)

“Labor has always been the party of health care—from the Curtin and Chifley governments' work establishing the PBS, to Whitlam's universal healthcare reforms, to Hawke's Medicare. Now, under the Albanese Labor government, we continue that tradition with the National Health Amendment (Cheaper Medicines) Bill 2025 passing the parliament this week. We believe that every Australian should be...”

Private Members' Business: Police Week (1 Sep 2025)

“I rise with a sense of sadness and resolution to speak to this motion. I thank the member for Wide Bay for introducing this motion and acknowledge his service as a police officer before coming into this place. I'd also like to acknowledge the work I've undertaken with him and the member for Tangney as the leaders of the Parliamentary Friends of Policing. I also recognise the member for Cowper...”

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• Has spoken in 43 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 11 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• 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") 181 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 11 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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