• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Matters of Public Importance: Regional Australia (5 Feb 2025)

“Most of you know of my son Charlie. I like to share his little anecdotes. When a photo of Parliament House comes up on the TV or he sees it in a book, Charlie often refers to it as Canberra kinder. 'Hey, Mummy, that's Canberra kinder.' For Charlie, that was true. He did go to the childcare centre here for many years, so he has that connection to the building. It was his Canberra kinder. But...”

Bills: Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2024; Second Reading (25 Nov 2024)

“As it is necessary to resolve this question, the motion will be returned to the House for consideration. Federation Chamber adjourned at 19:57”

Private Members' Business: Cultural Heritage (25 Nov 2024)

“I am surprised this motion is before us here in the federal parliament. It is a matter that is entirely for the Victorian state government. It surprises me that we are debating this topic today. Sometimes you will have these debates in the leadup to a state election, where friendly fellow-travellers of a political party may try and use the floor of parliament to score a few points for their...”

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• Has spoken in 63 debates in the last year — above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 15–16 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") 636 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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