• Australian Labor Party Representative for McMahon
• Minister for Climate Change and Energy (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Capital Investment Scheme (28 May 2026)

“I thank the honourable member for his question. The Capacity Investment Scheme is very important for creating jobs and investment across Australia. The auction just last week will unlock $17 billion in private investment and create around 19,000 construction jobs, so it's very important. In relation to the cost in the budget, the costings are commercial-in-confidence, for reasons that the...”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 May 2026)

“Your honourable friend.”

Bills: Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering an Efficient and Trusted Tax System) Bill 2026; Second Reading (28 May 2026)

“Respectfully.”

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• Has spoken in 92 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 2 comments on this Representative's speeches — above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 48 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Chris Bowen speaks.
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1130 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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