• Former Australian Greens Senator for NSW
• Became a Senator on — unknown
• Left Senate on n/a — Still in office

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Matters of Urgency: Taxation (14 Oct 2026)

“There is a question we have to ask ourselves: who doesn't want us to have nice things? Loser politicians who let polluting companies dodge their fair share of tax, that's who. Make them pay their fair share of tax, and we'd have an extra $45 billion a year. When I get really mad at these losers, I think about the nice things we could have with $45 billion a year. To start, we could get Doctor...”

Matters of Urgency: Invasive Species Management (13 Oct 2026)

“There's a point that I've found myself having to make countless times before. It's one I'm happy to make as many times as necessary. Protecting our precious environment does not require inhumane treatment and cruelty to sentient animals, whether they're native or introduced species. We can protect our environment and our precious biodiversity and be humane to all species. Let's start by...”

Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: International Relations: Australia and the United States of America (13 Oct 2026)

“Fascism is on the rise. There is no mistaking it. In Australia, far-right nationalists are sowing division. Around the world, they are perpetrating genocide and spreading racist hate in the communities of our families, our friends and our comrades. Their poisonous work is aided by traditional and social media giants, who cash in on rage and misinformation. These fascists are funded and...”

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• Has spoken in 100 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
• 6 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 559 times in debates — above average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)