• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for WA
• Changed party from Australian Greens on
• Became a Senator on — unknown
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Statements by Senators: Economy (1 Jul 2026)

“Australians are hard workers and they always have been. They do the extra shift. They pay the bills. They raise the kids. They save a little extra for a rainy day. But, for too long, Australians have felt like the economy has not been working for them. After a decade of Liberal neglect, wages were held back, Medicare was weakened, housing got harder to afford and working people were told to...”

Statements by Senators: Domestic and Family Violence (1 Jul 2026)

“I rise today to speak about one of the most urgent responsibilities before this parliament: preventing violence against women and children, supporting victims-survivors, and building an Australia where women and children are safe. Violence against women and children is predictable and preventable, and it is not inevitable. I know this issue personally. I grew up seeing violence in my own...”

Bills: Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading (30 Jun 2026)

“I rise to speak in support of the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025. This is a practical and carefully designed piece of reform. It makes sure that Australians can access medicines through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme when those medicines are prescribed by appropriately qualified, endorsed and authorised registered nurses. At its heart is a...”

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• Has spoken in 79 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 3 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 231 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)