• Australian Labor Party Representative for Makin
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Condolences: Jonceski, Mr Ljupco (Luch) (5 Feb 2026)

“Having listened to so many fine tributes to Ljupco Jonceski—or, as we all knew him, Luch—it's hard to add much more to what has already been said. I begin by making this observation: it was absolutely wonderful to see Luch's family on the floor of Parliament House yesterday when the Prime Minister moved the condolence motion. For someone who had been so much a part of this House,...”

Condolences: Bolkus, Hon. Nick (5 Feb 2026)

“I'll begin my remarks by extending my condolences to Nick Bolkus's wife, Mary; to his children Aria, Mikayla and Nicholas; and to his sister, Anna. When you're speaking last on a condolence motion, there's not much left to be said, especially having listened to the contributions of all my colleagues here in this place over the last day or two, where I believe that they all have beautifully...”

Bills: Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025; Second Reading (5 Feb 2026)

“It's a pleasure to follow the member for Richmond. Having heard her contribution and how well she summarised the importance of this legislation, the Health Legislation Amendment (Prescribing of Pharmaceutical Benefits) Bill 2025, I feel she's left me with very little else to say! I commence my own remarks by thanking the nurses in our health workforce—over 400,000 of them across the...”

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• Has spoken in 26 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") 895 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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