• Australian Greens Senator for SA
• Became a Senator on 1 July 2008 — General election
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Ombudsman Amendment (Education Ombudsman) Bill 2010: First Reading (11 Mar 2010)

“I move: That the following bill be introduced: A Bill for an Act to amend the Ombudsman Act 1976 to establish an Education Ombudsman, and for related purposes. Question agreed to. I present the bill and move: That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time. Question agreed to. Bill read a first time.”

Ombudsman Amendment (Education Ombudsman) Bill 2010: Second Reading (11 Mar 2010)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. I seek leave to table an explanatory memorandum relating to the bill. Leave granted. I table an explanatory memorandum. I seek leave to have the second reading speech incorporated in Hansard. Leave granted. The speech read as follows— Australia’s thriving international education sector has come under local and international media...”

Adjournment: International Women’s Day (9 Mar 2010)

“I rise this evening to speak on a matter of public interest, and one of international significance. Yesterday, women around the globe celebrated International Women’s Day, an integral day that has been observed since the beginning of the 20th century. For the women of the world, the symbolism of International Women’s Day is an occasion to reflect on just how far women have come in...”

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• Has spoken in 89 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 1 comment on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 99 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)