• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
• Email me whenever Lisa Chesters speaks (no more than once per day)

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Questions without Notice: Defence (28 May 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Defence Industry. How is the Albanese Labor government delivering the defence capability needed to keep Australia safe while creating jobs and building a defence future made in Australia? How does this compare to other approaches?”

Questions without Notice: Budget (27 May 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories. How is the Albanese Labor government working with local government to help our regions thrive? How does this compare to other approaches?”

Bills: National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026; Second Reading (27 May 2026)

“Order! I want to bring the minister back to the content of the bill before us. This is the bill in relation to the National Disability Insurance Scheme amendment.”

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• Has spoken in 99 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 15–16 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") 709 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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