• Australian Labor Party Representative for Kingston
• Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Bills: Fair Work Amendment (Baby Priya's) Bill 2025; Second Reading (9 Oct 2025)

“I move: That this bill be now read a second time. The loss of a child is a tragedy. Parents shouldn't have to deal with the uncertainty about their employer-funded paid parental leave entitlements on top of that grief. This bill will ensure that there is greater clarity regarding employer-funded paid parental leave for parents dealing with the tragedy of a stillborn or death of a child. By...”

Questions without Notice: Employment (4 Sep 2025)

“RISHWORTH (—) (): I thank the member for Leichhardt for that question and for his longstanding advocacy for working people in Far North Queensland. Isn't it great to have him join this side of the House? The Albanese Labor government went to the election with a commitment to protect penalty and overtime rates, and we are delivering. We made this commitment because there were cases under...”

Questions without Notice: Wages and Salaries (3 Sep 2025)

“I'd like to thank the fabulous member for Deakin for his question. It was wonderful recently to visit with him essential workers in Eastland, where we got to hear about how important the government's policies are to them. Of course, the Albanese Labor government was elected on a commitment to get wages moving after a decade of deliberate wage suppression under those opposite. We have...”

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• Has spoken in 30 debates in the last year — average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 1 comment on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 705 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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