• 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...”

Bills: Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026; Second Reading (14 Oct 2026)

“My understanding, Member for Grey, is that there is no rule on electronic devices, as long as you're not interrupting people. So people can't take a call in the chamber or be loud. Is it appropriate, Member for Grey? Is it the Senate?”

Bills: Carbon Credits and Other Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Transparency) Bill 2026; Second Reading (14 Oct 2026)

“No worries, just as long as it's not anything dodgy!”

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• Has spoken in 107 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?)