• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Burt
• Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Minister for Defence Personnel (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Left House of Representatives on n/a — Still in office
• Entered House of Representatives on — Federal election

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Questions without Notice: Veterans (13 Oct 2026)

“I thank the member for his question. Sean's death, like those of the other 46 on the Roll of Honour at the War Memorial whose lives were lost, was due to his service in Afghanistan. All 103 names on the Roll of Honour are tragic deaths, and we mourn them all. In organising the commemorations that were held on Sunday to mark the 25th anniversary of Australia's engagement in the war in...”

Bills: Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026; Consideration of Senate Message (17 Sep 2026)

“I move: That the amendment be agreed to. I'd like to thank everybody for their contributions to the Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026. The bill and the related Defence Force Discipline Amendment (RCDVS Implementation and Related Measures No. 1) Bill 2026 continue the Albanese government's work to implement the recommendations of the...”

Constituency Statements: Burt Electorate: Volunteering (16 Sep 2026)

“A few weeks ago I hosted the biggest ever Burt Volunteer Awards. Our community is so much kinder, stronger and much more connected thanks to the contribution of our volunteers. These awards are important to acknowledge the work of our local volunteers, even though they don't do it for the accolades—that's volunteers across all different areas. They all deserve a shout out in this place,...”

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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") 387 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)