• Australian Labor Party Representative for Jagajaga
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
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Constituency Statements: Hebbard, Mr Eddie, Jagajaga Electorate: Community Grants (26 May 2026)

“Today I am acknowledging an extraordinary member of our community, Eddie Hebbard. Eddie is a volunteer at the Sycamore Tree Cafe in Heidelberg. He is a previous winner of a Jagajaga community volunteer award. Eddie was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, and throughout his life Eddie has shown incredible determination, resilience and strength of character. His story is really one of...”

Questions without Notice: Housing (26 May 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Housing. How have experts and advocates received the Albanese Labor government's housing reform package to help first home buyers? Is the minister aware of any alternative approaches to these reforms?”

Adjournment: Renewable Energy (25 May 2026)

“One of the consequences of the war in the Middle East and the international fuel crisis has been that it has demonstrated to us the importance of having secure power sources here at home. Fortunately for Australia, we have sun, wind and hydro power opportunities in abundance. We are able to build more reliable sovereign renewable energy—homegrown Aussie solar, wind and hydro. These are...”

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
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