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

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Bills: Defence Legislation Amendment (Implementation of Related Measures No.2) Bill 2026, Health Insurance Amendment (Incentive Payments and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“In accordance with standing order 115 (3), further consideration of these bills is now adjourned to 4 September and 14 August 2026 respectively.”

Bills: Statute Update Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“In accordance with standing order 111, further consideration of this bill is now adjourned to 11 August 2026.”

Committees: Community Affairs Legislation Committee, Community Affairs References Committee, Environment and Communications Legislation Committee, Environment and Communications References Committee, Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee, Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee, Productivity in Australia Select Committee; Membership (2 Jul 2026)

“Order! The President has received letters requesting changes in the membership of various committees.”

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• Has spoken in 107 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 19 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 940 times in debates — well above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)