• Independent Representative for Curtin
• Entered House of Representatives on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Bills: Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024; Second Reading (19 Nov 2024)

“I second the amendment. The Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Reform) Bill 2024 is a disgrace. The transparency is good but too late for the next election. There's an argument for some sort of donation cap so no individual has too much influence on an election, but those bits are being used as an excuse to push through a huge increase in taxpayer dollars to current politicians and...”

Statements by Members: Youth Voice in Parliament Week (7 Nov 2024)

“Today I'm delighted to present a speech from Jasmin, a 22-year-old resident of the Curtin electorate, as part of the Raise our Voice program. Jasmin says: It wasn't until I joined the WA Justice Association that I learnt that Medicare is not universal. That once someone is incarcerated in Australia, they are denied access to equal healthcare. Australia is facing a fatal prison healthcare and...”

Bills: Aged Care Bill 2024, Aged Care Legislation Amendment Bill 2024; Second Reading (7 Nov 2024)

“As many speakers before me have noted, the Aged Care Bill 2024 proposes a refined means-tested user-pays system for co-contributions to everyday living and independent support. It also goes to the systemic issues within the current aged-care system that are forcing aged-care providers out of business, which reduces options for aged care. Only a few months ago, Aged and Community Care...”

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• Has spoken in 67 debates in the last year — 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 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") 119 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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