• 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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Matters of Public Importance: Labor Government (26 Mar 2026)

“I hope the Mad Max reference wasn't to any of the members of this House with the prefix 'Mc' to their names. I have due respect for all those members! This evening I'm looking forward to attending the routine by acclaimed Canadian mime artist Joylyn Secunda down at the Tuggeranong Performing Arts Centre in my electorate. It's been described as 'Death of a Salesman meets Mr Bean'. What I know...”

Statements by Members: Taxation (26 Mar 2026)

“Not only did yesterday mark my birthday and Greek Independence Day; it marked, more importantly, 12 months since the Albanese Labor government announced tax cuts for almost 14 million Australians. Today it's 12 months since the coalition voted against these tax cuts—a decision made by the now leader of the opposition as the then shadow treasurer. And tomorrow will be the anniversary of...”

Questions without Notice: Aged Care (23 Mar 2026)

“My question is to the minister for Aged Care and Seniors. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering meaningful aged-care reforms for older Australians after a decade of neglect?”

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• Has spoken in 46 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 11 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
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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") 196 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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