• Australian Labor Party Senator for Tasmania
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2005 — General election
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Adjournment: Mental Health, Same-Sex Relationships (23 Nov 2011)

“I have spoken on the topic of mental health on a number of occasions; however, I feel that now—with all the pressure of end-of-year exams, the unknown of new beginnings and the competition to attain the best academic points—is an important time to be reminded of the importance of positive mental health for our young Australians. There can be a huge amount of pressure on young...”

Committees: Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Joint Committee; Report (22 Nov 2011)

“On behalf of the Chair of the Defence Sub Committee, Senator Furner, I present a statement of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade discharging the committee's requirement to present a report.”

Committees: Government Response to Report (21 Nov 2011)

“by leave—I move: That consideration of each of the government responses to committee reports just tabled be listed on the Notice Paper as orders of the day. Question agreed to.”

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• Has spoken in 74 debates in the last year — average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 184 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)