• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Melbourne
• Left House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 13 March 1993 — Federal election

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Member for Melbourne: (24 Jun 2010)

“On indulgence, I rise to advise the House that I will not be contesting the forthcoming federal election. I just wish to outline some of the reasoning behind my decision. A couple of weeks ago I spoke with the then Prime Minister indicating that it was my intention not contest the coming election. He asked me to delay consideration of this decision, indeed to reconsider. He indicated that he...”

Questions without Notice: Business (24 Jun 2010)

“I thank the member for Forde for his question. The government is committed to delivering long-term sustainable growth for the Australian economy. As part of that commitment, there are a number of specific strategies that are being pursued. These include infrastructure development, improvement in our skill formation, the National Broadband Network, tax reform and, specifically within my own...”

Committees: Public Works Committee; Approval of Work (24 Jun 2010)

“I move: That, in accordance with the provisions of the Public Works Committee Act 1969, and by reason of the urgent nature of the work, it is expedient that the following proposed work be carried out without having been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works: Infrastructure and upgrade works on identified immigration detention facilities. On 18 April 2010 the...”

More of Lindsay Tanner's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 55 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 46 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 280 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)