• Australian Labor Party Representative for Gorton
• Entered House of Representatives on 10 November 2001 — Federal election
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Adjournment: Steedman, Mr Alan Peter (Pete) (25 Nov 2024)

“A former member of this place, Pete Steedman, passed away on 10 July. He was 80 years old. In 1983, Pete was elected as member for Casey and was part of the first Hawke government that sat in Old Parliament House. As I missed the opportunity to speak on his condolence motion, I wanted to record my sympathies and sincere condolences to his family and his many friends. I also wanted to place in...”

Adjournment: Steedman, Mr Alan Peter (Pete) (25 Nov 2024)

“Some of the best parties that were ever conducted in my lifetime were held at his place in Hurstbridge, which he had purchased from David Williamson, the playwright. We used to have these Guy Fawkes days where from 60 and up to 100 people would turn up. Starting at lunchtime, they would culminate in a bonfire and fireworks display. There'd be an effigy, and the effigy was never representative...”

Adjournment: Steedman, Mr Alan Peter (Pete) (25 Nov 2024)

“That's right. There are a couple of alumni here. This was, of course, during the early days of Monash University and during the emergence of social movements and the growing opposition to the Vietnam War. Whether it was protesting against conscription for young men or fighting for Indigenous land rights, Pete was at the forefront of many of these social movement activities. At Trades Hall in...”

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• Has spoken in 24 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 618 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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