• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 3 May 2025 — Federal election
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Bills: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025; Second Reading (27 Oct 2025)

“I rise to support the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025, a bill that goes to the heart of public trust and safety. Every Australian should have the confidence that when they dial triple 0, when they reach out for help in an emergency, that call will be answered and that someone will be there at the other end. That's...”

Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Sep 2025)

“Whether it's cheaper medicines, energy bill relief, cutting HECS debts or increased bulk-billing, the Albanese Labor government continues to focus on cost-of-living relief for all Australians. Despite an improving economy, the government knows that cost-of-living stress weighs heavily on the lives of many Australians. How have the government's policies continued to support the economy?”

Questions without Notice: Economy (4 Sep 2025)

“The national accounts released yesterday showed that the economy grew in the June quarter both as a whole and, importantly, on a per capita basis. These results, in fact, were better than just about all economists expected. Minister, what does the data tell us about the economy?”

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