• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Questions without Notice: Early Childhood Education and Care (17 Sep 2026)

“It's great to see so many early childhood educators also speak out and win this campaign, and in the United Workers Union as well. The Albanese Labor government is creating more jobs, lifting educators' wages and building a more stable early learning system for children and families. Can the minister outline the risks to this approach and how that could threaten these jobs, cut wages and...”

Questions without Notice: Early Childhood Education and Care (17 Sep 2026)

“The Albanese Labor government's 15 per cent pay rise is creating jobs, attracting more educators to early learning and helping experienced workers stay in the sector. It means hardworking educators can pay the bills, plan for the future and build a lasting career. What are Australia's educators telling the minister about the difference this pay rise is making for their families?”

Questions without Notice: Early Childhood Education and Care (17 Sep 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Early Childhood Education, Senator Walsh. Families rely on quality early learning centres to balance work and family life and to give their children a great start. But to have a quality early learning sector, we need to build a skilled, stable workforce. This week, the parliament passed legislation to lock in the Albanese Labor government's historic 15 per...”

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• Has spoken in 67 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 365 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)