• Independent Representative for Wentworth
• 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)

“Competition is good for democracy, just like it's good for supermarkets and airlines. It drives better performance, encourages accountability and ensures no-one takes their position for granted. When politicians know they can lose their seats, they work harder, listen more carefully and prioritise their constituents. Support for the major parties is at an all-time low, and communities across...”

Questions without Notice: Banking and Financial Services (7 Nov 2024)

“SPENDER () (): My question is to the Assistant Treasurer. Organised crime syndicates are scamming households, who are losing life-changing sums of money, including in Wentworth. Ninety-four per cent of scam losses are borne by individuals and only six per cent by banks. This is despite banks having greater tools at their disposal to stop scams. Does the minister think consumers are...”

Questions without Notice: Banking and Financial Services (7 Nov 2024)

“The point of order is on relevance. I didn't ask about alternative approaches; I asked specifically about the losses borne by consumers versus the losses borne by banks and their ability to prevent them.”

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• Has spoken in 87 debates in the last year — well 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") 177 times in debates — below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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