• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Bendigo
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Bills: Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (19 Aug 2026)

“I understand that the member for Pearce would like to present a copy of their speech for incorporation into Hansard, in accordance with the resolution agreed to on 6 November 2025.”

Bills: Interactive Gambling Amendment (Gambling Reform) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (18 Aug 2026)

“The debate is interrupted in accordance with standing order 43. The debate may be resumed at a later hour. The member will have leave to continue speaking when the debate is resumed.”

Motions: Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel; Attempted Censure (17 Aug 2026)

“Is there a seconder for the motion?”

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• Has spoken in 98 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.
• 15 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 724 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)