• Australian Labor Party Representative for Newcastle
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Matters of Public Importance: Cybersafety (2 Jul 2026)

“Speaker, it will be of no surprise to you why I would regard this as a matter of public importance and great urgency to be brought before the House today. Indeed, the work that you pursue internationally and that this parliament has led around the world—we now see 20 countries following the efforts of the Australian government to ensure the safety of children everywhere—is...”

Bills: Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (2 Jul 2026)

“This debate is interrupted in accordance with standing order 43. The debate may resume to later hour, and the member will be granted leave to continue speaking when the debate is resumed.”

Constituency Statements: Morris, Ms Julia Anne (2 Jul 2026)

“I rise today to honour the life and service of Julia Morris and to extend my deepest condolences to her daughter, Mollie; her parents, Allan and Anne; her brother, James; and all of her friends, family and colleagues. Julia passed away last month after a five-year battle with breast cancer. She faced that battle with great courage, and in her final days she was surrounded by the people who...”

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• Has spoken in 216 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 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") 827 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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