• Former Australia's Voice Senator for WA
• Changed party from Independent on ; from Australian Labor Party on
• Became a Senator on — Federal election
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Statements by Senators: Homelessness (17 Sep 2026)

“Somewhere in Western Australia tonight, a child goes to bed hungry. It's not because their parents don't love them or work hard enough but because the system has let them fall through the cracks. In Hedland, the Youth Involvement Council has spent more than 40 years opening its doors to teenagers who have nowhere else to go. Kids as young as 15 are navigating homelessness completely on their...”

Documents: Paid Practicum Subsidy; Order for the Production of Documents (16 Sep 2026)

“I move: That there be laid on the table by the Minister for Early Childhood Education, by no later than 5 pm on Friday, 2 October 2026: (a) copies of all ministerial submissions, briefing notes, meeting notes, meeting minutes, emails and instant or other electronic messages between the minister or her office and the Department of Education that provide an update on the paid practicum subsidy...”

Documents: Australian Electoral Commission; Order for the Production of Documents (16 Sep 2026)

“I move: That there be laid on the table by the Special Minister of State, by no later than 5 pm on Wednesday, 7 October 2026, copies of all documents held by the minister, his office or the Australian Electoral Commission that relate to: (a) the awarding of the contract with contract notice ID CN4214225 (the contract), including all value for money assessments; and (b) any variations to the...”

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• Has spoken in 124 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 3 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 159 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)