• Australian Labor Party Representative for Lalor
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Private Members' Business: Education (9 Feb 2026)

“I move: That this House: (1) acknowledges the start of the 2026 school year and the Government's record investment in Australian public schools through the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement; (2) notes that this agreement represents the largest Commonwealth investment in public schools by any Australian Government ever and is tied to important reforms to lift student outcomes; (3) recognises...”

Bills: Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025; Reference to Federation Chamber (4 Feb 2026)

“I declare that, unless otherwise ordered, the Translating and Interpreting Services Bill 2025 stands referred to the Federation Chamber for further consideration at the adjournment of the debate on the motion for the second reading of the bill.”

Constituency Statements: Lalor Electorate: Medicare (3 Feb 2026)

“I rise today to talk about what Labor is doing to strengthen access to local health care. In recent months, I visited GP clinics across the electorate of Lalor to see firsthand what our bulk-billing reform means for our community. In raw numbers, of the 44 GP clinics across the electorate of Lalor, 31 are now bulk-billing every patient who walks through their door. On my journey to meet them,...”

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• Has spoken in 46 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 666 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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