• Australian Labor Party Representative for Makin
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Statements by Members: Middle East (2 Mar 2026)

“Last week, Adelaide identity and businessman Sam Shahin organised the display of a public banner with the names and ages of the 18,457 children killed in Gaza between 7 October 2023 and 19 July 2025. More have died since then. The banner placed on North Terrace in Adelaide's CBD was a reproduction of an initiative by well-known US artist Phil Buehler titled Wall of Tears that is now exhibited...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (12 Feb 2026)

“Just before the suspension, I was referring to the increase of the wine equalisation tax producer rebate cap from $350,000 to $400,000 and how that will provide some relief to the wine industry across Australia, which is on its knees at the moment. I was making the point that the wine industry is struggling right now because of decisions and policies taken by the coalition government under...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Supporting Choice in Superannuation and Other Measures) Bill 2025; Second Reading (12 Feb 2026)

“It was Labor that introduced super in 1992, and it did so to ensure that all Australian workers could retire with dignity and financial security. It has been Labor ever since then that has ensured that the superannuation guarantee that was introduced continues to serve Australian workers in the way it was intended to. Labor continue to upgrade and refine the superannuation laws so nobody...”

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• Has spoken in 30 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") 901 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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