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

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Matters of Urgency: Migration (16 Sep 2026)

“I rise to oppose Senator Hanson's motion. When Australians are under pressure, political leaders have a choice. We can offer practical solutions, or we can look for someone to blame. This motion is another attempt by One Nation to punch down and blame migrants. One Nation has blamed migrants for the housing crisis as well as a drop in productivity. But what One Nation doesn't understand is...”

Statements by Senators: Internet Content (16 Sep 2026)

“Every day, First Nations people go online and cop racism. For our mob, racism has always been a part of everyday life. What's changed is that social media makes it worse and puts it right in front of our kids. I chair the racism inquiry, and I've heard these stories firsthand. Person after person told us the online world isn't safe for our mob—especially not for our young ones. Their...”

Statements by Senators: Medicare (14 Sep 2026)

“You can now see a GP for free at more than 3,800 clinics across Australia, making it easier for Australians to get the health care they need when they need it. Access to affordable health care shouldn't depend on where you live. For families across Nicholls—which is where my mum lives—from Shepparton to Echuca and from Seymour to Cobram, seeing a doctor has become easier and more...”

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• Has spoken in 55 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") 122 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)