• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Makin
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Avian Influenza (20 Aug 2026)

“My question is to the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. How is the Albanese Labor government working with states and territories and industry to support Australia's bird flu response?”

Bills: Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026; Second Reading (19 Aug 2026)

“I join my colleagues on this side of the House in speaking in support of the Universities Accord (Opening the Doors of Opportunity) Bill 2026. It is in the national interest and it should be our aim to ensure that every person has the opportunity to pursue the career of their choice and for which they have a passion. However, that has not always been the case, and it's still not the case,...”

Statements by Members: Vietnam Veterans' Day (18 Aug 2026)

“Today is Vietnam Veterans' Day and the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, in which Australian soldiers showed great valour in holding out against incredible odds. Eighteen Australians died and 24 were wounded at Long Tan, in what was Australia's most costly engagement in the war. On this day, we honour and thank all of the Australians who served in Vietnam, something we failed to do...”

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• Has spoken in 54 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.
• 26 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 918 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)