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When I ask constituents which issues concern them the most, housing access and affordability often comes out on top, along with climate change. In Curtin, about a third of Curtin residents...

In September, I’ll introduce my first Private Member’s Bill, the ‘Electoral Legislation Amendment (Restoring Trust) Bill.  I’ve developed it in response to the evidence given to the parliamentary Committee on...

The aspect of my ‘new’ job as a Federal MP that I am finding the most challenging, is the daily conflict between having impact and being seen to have impact.  Before...

As a new Independent Member of Parliament, some have said ‘what can you actually do?’. I want to let you know how I’m using the tools that I have as...

There is a long history of calls for Constitutional recognition of First Nations people in Australia. In 2017, 12 First Nations Regional Dialogues were held across the country, which culminated in...

Throughout the parliamentary day, various matters are moved in the House.  Many motions pass ‘on the voices’ because they are uncontested.  But a vote, or Division, is called if more...

As a new Independent Member of Parliament, some have said ‘what can you actually do?’. I want to let you know how I’m using the tools that I have as...

I hope you are enjoying some quieter time over January – it’s a great time to be on one of our beaches - I’m trying to get an early morning...

As a new Independent Member of Parliament, some have said ‘what can you actually do?’. I want to let you know how I’m using the tools that I have as...

As a new Independent Member of Parliament, some have said ‘what can you actually do?’. I want to let you know how I’m using the tools that I have as...