• Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Robertson
• Entered the Senate on 13 November 2013 — unknown
• Previously Representative for Robertson until 7 September 2013 — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — Federal election
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Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (26 Mar 2025)

“I know that we're waiting to hear a contribution from another departing senator, but these moments come and, if you don't make a contribution right now, they go, and I didn't want to miss the opportunity to acknowledge you while your family are here, Lou. To Lou's family, particularly Jasper, it's nice to have been on this journey with Louise long enough to remember her with that beautiful...”

Questions without Notice: Budget (26 Mar 2025)

“The Liberals and Nationals have already said they won't support tax cuts for every Australian. Mr Dutton stated, 'We've said that we won't support tax cuts,' and Senator Hume has claimed that now is not the time to give Australians a tax cut. Why does Labor believe every Australian deserves a tax cut, and how will they be worse off if their hard-earned tax cut is taken away?”

Questions without Notice: Budget (26 Mar 2025)

“Thank you, Minister. It's clear that Labor is strengthening Medicare, investing in housing and education, and advancing reforms to make our economy stronger, as well as building a future made in Australia. Minister, what risks exist to Labor's work to build Australia's future?”

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• Has spoken in 102 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 101 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• 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") 211 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 710 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Deborah O'Neill's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Apr 2023