• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Sep 2025)

“Whether it's cheaper medicines, energy bill relief, cutting HECS debts or increased bulk-billing, the Albanese Labor government continues to focus on cost-of-living relief for all Australians. Despite an improving economy, the government knows that cost-of-living stress weighs heavily on the lives of many Australians. How have the government's policies continued to support the economy?”

Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Sep 2025)

“The national accounts released yesterday showed that the economy grew in the June quarter both as a whole and, importantly, on a per capita basis. These results, in fact, were better than just about all economists expected. Minister, what does the data tell us about the economy?”

Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Sep 2025)

“My question is to the Minister representing the Treasurer, Senator Gallagher. The Albanese Labor government worked hard over the first term to strengthen the economy, delivering back-to-back surpluses, slashing billions in debt and interest-free payments, and bringing inflation to a four-year low. This has seen the RBA given the room to cut interest rates three times in six months. Mortgage...”

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 5 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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