Gavin and his team I am one of twelve senators representing the people of Victoria in the Commonwealth Parliament. Sitting in the Senate enables me to pursue issues which are important to all Victorians, Australians and the nation as a whole. Along with my team — Helen McMurtry, Clancy Dobbyn, Liz Day and Sarah Wickham— I am available to assist individuals and community organisations on a wide range of federal issues some of which include trade, housing, workers rights, education and health. If you are having difficulties or problems with a federal government agency, such as Centrelink, feel free to contact my office for some assistance. I certainly cannot promise to fix every problem, however my office and I will endeavour to assist you in whichever way we can. As a team my staff advise me on matters relating to my Parliamentary work, preparing research and briefs, meeting with stakeholders and holding consultative forums on different issues. My team can also provide advice and information on the policies of the Labor Party. As well as working on local issues, I sit on a number of Senate committees looking into important national issues and legislation drafted by the Federal Government. It is important that members of the community participate in Senate committees in order to bolster the democratic process and to have a say on the issues that affect them directly. For further information on Senate committee and about my role as a member of a number of them, please see Gavin in the Senate. You can contact any of my staff to arrange meetings if you want to discuss an issue in person. Alternatively, you are welcome to phone, fax, or send an email. Helen, Gavin, Liz, Sarah and I are always available to help people in the community. Please don't hesitate to contact us with your issues of concern. My Electorate Office is located at 376 Victoria Street North Melbourne 3051 Telephone: (03) 9348 9699 or 1300 131 745 (local call cost) Fax: (03) 9348 9837 Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday My Canberra Office is located in Parliament House, Canberra. Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (during sitting weeks) Telephone: (02) 6277 3825 Fax: (02) 6277 3829 TOP OF PAGE © 2008