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

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Matters of Urgency: Manufacturing Industry (16 Sep 2026)

“I also rise to contribute to the debate on this urgency motion. The Albanese Labor government fights to keep Australian industry. We fight for good industrial jobs in Australia and for Australians. That is why we're building a modern energy system and reserving Australian gas for Australian industry. We're putting our shoulder to the wheel and rebuilding Australia's industrial base, and we're...”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Answers to Questions (16 Sep 2026)

“Thank you, Acting Deputy President O'Sullivan—and it's nice to see you in the chair for this part of the program; it's unusual. I also rise to make a contribution on questions put by the opposition in question time today. It's a great opportunity to talk about our government's support for women and support for equality. When it comes to supporting gender equality in this place, and from...”

Bills: Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (16 Sep 2026)

“I also rise to speak on the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026. The Australian Universities Accord final report was released in February 2024 and outlined the blueprint for higher education reform over the next decade and the decade after that. Over the next few decades, the University Accord says that the number of people in the workforce with a certificate, a...”

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• Has spoken in 65 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 236 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)