• Australian Labor Party Representative for Werriwa
• Entered House of Representatives on 19 March 2005 — Byelection
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Committees: Publications Committee; Report (4 Dec 2008)

“I present the report from the Publications Committee sitting in conference with the Publications Committee of the Senate. Copies of the report are being placed on the table. Report—by leave—agreed to.”

Adjournment: Death Penalty (4 Dec 2008)

“I rise to speak again in respect of the death penalty involving Australian citizens, and I do so particularly in the aftermath of the execution in Indonesia of the Bali bombers. I am concerned that we as a parliament should do all we can to save the lives of three young Australian citizens now on death row in Bali. I speak not just in pursuit of what I regard as a genuine human rights issue...”

Statements by Members: Mr Bill Jakobssen (1 Dec 2008)

“I rise this evening to acknowledge the contribution of a very special resident in my electorate, Bill Jakobssen, who sadly passed away earlier this month. The passing away of any community member generally involves much sadness, as families come together to celebrate their life. Unfortunately, due to parliamentary commitments, I missed Bill’s funeral. This was a very special man—a...”

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• Has spoken in 91 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 189 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)