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Chris Bowen MP

- 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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Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: Climate Change (8 Oct 2025)
“I thank my honourable friend for the question. He asked about the opportunities of acting on climate change, and those opportunities are there for the country and they're there for Australia's households and businesses and farmers. Australians are taking up those opportunities every day. Households are taking up that opportunity every day, and there is a bit of a milestone to share with the...”
- Questions without Notice: Energy (4 Sep 2025)
“wrote to the New South Wales government—I'm still going to say it!”
- Questions without Notice: Energy (4 Sep 2025)
“The member asked about cost of living in Fairfield City, which we both represent. I am reminded that the member for Fowler recently wrote to the New South Wales government, complaining about the entry fees for Prairiewood pool, for swimming lessons. The New South Wales government wrote back to her pointing out that those entry fees are set by Fairfield City Council, of which the honourable...”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 37 debates in the last year — 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") 1063 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)