• 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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Committees: Treaties Joint Committee; Report (15 Oct 2026)

“On behalf of the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties, I present the committee's Report 236: Vuvale union; Ocean of Peace Alliance; USA space agreement; Canada CMAA agreement. Report made a parliamentary paper in accordance with standing order 39(e). by leave—Today I rise to make a statement on the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties report 236. This report includes the committee's...”

Matters of Public Importance: Fiscal Policy (13 Oct 2026)

“I do find it extraordinary that the opposition have put forward this MPI this week, when the media is nicknaming this week the 'Festival of Josh'. Josh Frydenberg, the former treasurer, has put out his book acknowledging the mistakes he made when he was treasurer of this country. He has acknowledged that, when he was treasurer, he spent way too much money; that the stimulus they provided...”

Bills: Customs and Other Legislation Amendment (Illicit Tobacco Enforcement Modernisation and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Second Reading (13 Oct 2026)

“I do apologise to the member for La Trobe. 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.”

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• Has spoken in 104 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") 732 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)