• Australian Labor Party Representative for Makin
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Constituency Statements: Poverty (30 Jun 2026)

“Based on the most recent polling, cost of living remains the most pressing issue for Australians, with around 75 per cent of people putting it at the top of the list of issues that matter to them. Another survey has 3.7 million Australians living in poverty, whilst 122,000 are homeless. Between 35 and 70 per cent of Australians are reportedly under financial stress. Welfare groups face...”

Bills: Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026; Second Reading (25 Jun 2026)

“This legislation—the Health Legislation Amendment (Improving Choice and Transparency for Private Health Consumers) Bill 2026—delivers on the Albanese government's election commitment to ensure greater transparency in costs charged by medical specialists, rebates provided by health insurers and outlawing product phoenixing. It is also legislation that, ultimately, will assist with...”

Statements by Members: Irankunda, Mr Nestory (23 Jun 2026)

“I congratulate Nestory Irankunda, Australia's first goalscorer in the FIFA 2026 World Cup in Australia's match with Turkiye. In doing so, at 20 years of age, Nestory became Australia's youngest goalscorer in a FIFA World Cup, adding to his long list of extraordinary soccer career achievements. Born in a refugee camp in Tanzania of Burundi parents, Nestory came to Australia as a...”

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• Has spoken in 46 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 4 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 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") 913 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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