• Australian Labor Party Representative for Kingston
• Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers (since 25 Mar 2013)
  Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainability and Urban Water (since 25 Mar 2013)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — General election
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Motions: Forced Adoption (15 May 2013)

“I am pleased to speak to the motion moved by the Attorney-General in the House of Representatives on Thursday, 21 March, to formally apologise for past practices and policies that forced the separation of mothers from their babies. These policies and practices are a shameful part of our past and resulted in such sadness, pain and suffering for so many mothers, fathers and children as well as...”

Constituency Statements: Kingston Electorate: Anzac Day (15 May 2013)

“April 25 is an extremely important day in our national calendar as we mark Anzac Day each year. It is a day to recognise the sacrifice of those defending our country and to commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Local dawn services are an important feature of the day, giving the community an opportunity to pay their respects in their local communities. I would like to take...”

Bills: Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Amendment Bill 2013; Second Reading (20 Mar 2013)

“Member for Riverina, please stop interjecting.”

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• Has spoken in 81 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 26 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Amanda Rishworth speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 262 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)