• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Fowler
• Left House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on 19 March 2005 — Byelection

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Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (2 Dec 2021)

“Thankfully, the Speaker's not joining in that condemnation, being another fellow motorcyclist! Warren and I are probably destined to grow old disgracefully! To the Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, who will be the next Prime Minister of this country: it's been an absolute privilege to serve your team as chief whip. I look forward to the next chapter of your life and that of all our...”

Parliamentary Representation: Valedictory (2 Dec 2021)

“on indulgence—Mr Speaker, this is my first opportunity to congratulate you. I would also like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land and the many nations that make up this great country of ours, Australia. I acknowledge their elders past and present, and also acknowledge their work in their conservation and care of this great country. I believe there's still much to be...”

Bills: Mitochondrial Donation Law Reform (Maeve's Law) Bill 2021; Consideration in Detail (1 Dec 2021)

“ES (—) (): I want to indicate my support for the amendment. I thank everybody who's participated in this debate. I think it's been held and conducted in a way that brings great credit to this House. I, like many, was very disappointed, at the outset of the whole debate on mitochondrial donation, to be simply advised that we can't get any information about the progress of this research...”

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• Has spoken in 31 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 3 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 16 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 904 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)