• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005
• Email me whenever Helen Polley speaks (no more than once per day)

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Tax Laws Amendment (Education Refund) Bill 2008: Second Reading (27 Nov 2008)

“The incorporated speech read as follows— Mr President, thank you for allowing me this opportunity today in the Senate to speak on the Tax Laws Amendment (Education Refund) Bill. This Amendment was one of our key election commitments. It will enable thousands of Australian school children to obtain necessary items for their schooling. Parents understand the importance of their...”

Questions without Notice: Child Care (27 Nov 2008)

“My question is to the Minister representing the Minister for Education, Senator Carr. Can the minister update the Senate on the status of ABC Learning?”

Questions without Notice: Child Care (27 Nov 2008)

“Mr President, I ask a supplementary question. Can the minister explain to the Senate how this situation arose?”

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• Has spoken in 43 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 80 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)