• Australian Labor Party Senator for NSW
• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Robertson
• Entered the Senate on 13 November 2013 — unknown
• Previously Representative for Robertson until 7 September 2013 — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 August 2010 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Tertiary Education (21 Nov 2024)

“Thank you, Minister. I know that you understand all Australians are feeling the pinch of cost-of-living pressures. I note that Mr Dutton and the Liberals and the Nationals believe that if you don't pay for something you don't value it. How are the Albanese Labor government's education reforms helping to ease cost-of-living pressures for Australians, and what are the key barriers to delivering...”

Questions without Notice: Tertiary Education (21 Nov 2024)

“Thank you, Minister, for that answer. We know that education plays a crucial role in getting people into well-paid, secure jobs. I note that Mr Dutton and the Liberals have described fee-free TAFE as wasteful spending and student debt reduction as profoundly unfair. Why is the Albanese Labor government making TAFE and university more affordable for students, and what challenges does this...”

Questions without Notice: Tertiary Education (21 Nov 2024)

“My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education, Senator Watt. Education is one of our proudest national assets, and Australians expect governments to safeguard it. Unfortunately, shonks and crooks seeking to exploit international students have been undermining the quality and integrity of our system. How is the Albanese Labor government improving the integrity of the...”

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• Has spoken in 102 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 82 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Senator's speeches — above average amongst Senators.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 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") 211 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 684 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Deborah O'Neill's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Apr 2023