• Former Australian Labor Party Senator for Victoria
• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Higgins
• Entered the Senate on — Federal election
• Previously Representative for Higgins until — retired
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Taxation, Goldmining Industry: McPhillamys Gold Project (15 Oct 2026)

“On the topic of trusts, over the last 20 years, we have seen an explosion in discretionary trusts. We now have over 800,000 of them, and they are heavily used by wealthy households. As the former member for Higgins, I represented one of the wealthiest electorates in this country. Trusts were widely used by my constituents. It was driven largely by the top marginal tax rate, which, as you...”

Bills: Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026; Second Reading (15 Oct 2026)

“I rise to speak on the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026. Connectivity is critical infrastructure. We take it for granted, but, when it breaks down, it can have devastating consequences. This was best seen during the fires that affected Victoria in January, which were amongst the worst natural disasters in Victoria's history. These summer...”

Bills: Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026; Direction to Committee (15 Oct 2026)

“Let the Indigenous senator speak about Indigenous affairs.”

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• Has spoken in 41 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• Has spoken in 69 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 143 times in debates — well below average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 67 times in debates — well below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)