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Jacob Mantle

Conservative on Safe Social Media Act 2026-10-29

76 words · 4 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Angelo Iacono (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, if the member is concerned about the powers of an independent body, what type of monitoring, transparency and parliamentary oversight would he propose?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Claims 70%Promise 30%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 53 wordsthe member points out a big problem with this bill, which is the regulator. It is going to make dozens and dozens of decisions after the bill is passed, and we have no idea what those decisions may be.Partly on point We had an independent review through the Privacy Commissioner, which this bill would remove. Promise · 23 wordsI would think the starting place would be to get back to having the Privacy Commissioner involved in this issue more than now.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 70

4 of 4 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 “the member points out a big problem with this bill,”It restates his concern about the regulator rather than proposing the oversight asked for.
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 “which is the regulator.”It identifies the regulator as the problem but offers no oversight proposal.
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 “It is going to make dozens and dozens of decisions after the bill is passed,”It describes the regulator’s future decisions without addressing what oversight he would propose.
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 “and we have no idea what those decisions may be.”It expresses uncertainty about the regulator’s decisions, not a proposal for oversight.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-31