• Australian Labor Party Representative for Lalor
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Matters of Public Importance: Migration (10 Feb 2026)

“I rise in my place today the proud member for Lalor, Chief Government Whip responsible for the care and consideration of the members of the Labor Party of this House, and I join this debate. Every instinct in my being wants to leave this chamber rather than join this debate. I'll give you a couple of reasons. One is, as I listen to the tropes from some of those opposite, and I look to my left...”

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.”

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• Has spoken in 47 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") 667 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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