• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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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...”

Statements by Members: Bendigo Electorate: Women's Sport (25 Nov 2024)

“Bendigo is home to a number of great female athletes, particularly when it comes to team sports. The Bendigo Spirit is our local team competing in the Australian WNBL. They are one of three Victorian teams. I'm proud to stand here and say that they've had a fantastic start to this year's season. Currently, they sit top of the ladder after winning six of their games so far. They are the only...”

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• Has spoken in 75 debates in the last year — well 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") 635 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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