• Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Australia: Natural Disasters (20 Jan 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Emergency Management. How is the Albanese Labor government supporting communities in my state of Victoria and in Queensland that have been affected by recent natural disasters?”

Bills: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Second Reading (20 Jan 2026)

“I rise to speak today to this bill, the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026, as a mum of young children and as someone who can recall the Port Arthur tragedy in 1996 as a teenager and the way in which the country rose up. We saw leadership in this place, working together to get guns off our streets. I also rise as a regional member, a regional MP...”

Condolences: Bondi Beach Attack Victims (19 Jan 2026)

“Like so many in this place, I rise to speak on the motion moved by the Prime Minister, a condolence motion for the victims of the Bondi antisemitic terror attack that occurred late last year in December. A text message that I received from somebody in my community reads: Thank you for reaching out Lisa. I've been so distressed by the news. My Sydney family is all safe thankfully but the...”

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• Has spoken in 77 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 689 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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