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Rhonda Kirkland

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

86 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Braedon Clark (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I think it has actually been quite a productive debate this morning on this very important piece of legislation. It is obviously an issue of public policy, but I think, for many of us, it is also a personal issue. I have young children. They are nine years and six years old, so they are still too young to be in the online world, which is a positive thing, but of course all of us as parents, uncles, aunts or whatever the case might be, want to make sure children are protected. I think the member raises some interesting points. Is it her intention and the intention of the Conservative Party to support this legislation at second reading so it can move to committee and get the detailed study that I think we all agree it deserves?”

Statement grade

Average 62 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Positioning 42%Reasoning 22%Claims 19%Procedure 17%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 20 wordsas the member has children aged nine and six, I commend him that they are not on online platforms already, PositioningReasoning · 19 wordsbecause it is a difficult task as a parent to make sure their kids are protected in that way. Claims · 16 wordsI would say that Conservatives, on the whole, want to make sure the balance is struck.Partly on pointVague promise Procedure · 15 wordsThat means the bill has to be studied in committee and be examined very closely.Procedure Positioning · 16 wordsWe want to make sure kids are protected, Vague promisebut we need to get the balance right.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 38

4 of 11 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “as the member has children aged nine and six, I commend him that they are not on online platforms already,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “That means the bill has to be studied in committee and be examined very closely.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We want to make sure kids are protected,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but we need to get the balance right.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

5 of 11 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “as the member has children aged nine and six, I commend him that they are not on online platforms already,”The clause commends the speaker’s personal situation regarding the questioner’s children but does not state the party’s policy.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “because it is a difficult task as a parent to make sure their kids are protected in that way.”This statement offers a general observation about parenting difficulties without linking it to support for the bill.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “I would say that Conservatives, on the whole, want to make sure the balance is struck.”The speaker sets forth a general guiding principle for the party rather than confirming support for the legislative action requested.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We want to make sure kids are protected,”This is a general statement of intent regarding child protection, which is a concern of the bill, but it is not a commitment to the legislative path.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “but we need to get the balance right.”The clause reiterates the need to achieve a balance, which is a general principle, not a specific commitment to the bill’s progression.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 62

2 of 11 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “want to make sure the balance is struck”A general commitment with no measure, actor or condition for what the balance would be.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We want to make sure kids are protected”An aspiration with no specific action, date or test of success named.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-31