• Australian Labor Party Representative for Burt
• Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Minister for Defence Personnel (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 2 July 2016 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Veterans (2 Jul 2026)

“I thank the member for the question. Clearly, as we've articulated, the purpose of the cap is to replace the current treatment cycle system where veterans are going back time and time again to a GP after every 12 referrals in order to access allied health services. We're replacing that with the $5,000 allocation, which means around nine in 10 won't be going over that allocation and won't have...”

Bills: Statute Update Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 Jul 2026)

“Do you use them appropriately?”

Bills: Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026; Second Reading (1 Jul 2026)

“I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the debate on the Defence Legislation Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 2) Bill 2026. This bill reflects the Albanese government's ongoing commitment to responding to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. On 9 September 2024, the royal commission delivered its final report, making 122...”

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• Has spoken in 50 debates in the last year — below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 18–19 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") 377 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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