• Australian Greens Representative for Brisbane
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Universities (19 Nov 2024)

“My question is to the Acting Prime Minister. Students and young people are saddled with billions of dollars of student debt. These debts can be in the tens of thousands, if not the hundreds of thousands, of dollars, making it harder for people to get their first home and to make ends meet. If the government can introduce its bill for free TAFE this week, why can't a bill to wipe 20 per cent...”

Bills: Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024; Second Reading (7 Nov 2024)

“I second the amendment and reserve my right to speak.”

Statements by Members: Health Care (8 Oct 2024)

“Universal health care is critical to a progressive and productive society. It ensures that everyone has access to the health care they need when they need it, without fear of spiralling costs forcing a choice between health and any other essential. In my electorate of Brisbane, it has become almost impossible to find a GP who bulk-bills. Over the past decade, the number of bulk-billing GPs...”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — below 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 17–18 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") 78 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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