• Australian Labor Party Representative for Shortland
• Minister for Defence Industry (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Pacific Island Affairs (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Defence (28 May 2026)

“I thank the member for Bendigo for her question and her fierce advocacy for Australia's defence industry. Delivering the capability our ADF needs is critical to our nation's safety. We're focused on this and at the same time building a defence future made in Australia. That's why we're overseeing the largest peacetime increase in defence spending in Australia's history. I'm proud to say to...”

Questions without Notice: National Security (27 May 2026)

“I thank the member for his question. I'll just repeat what the government has already said: we have not provided, and will not provide, assistance to anyone in that cohort.”

Constituency Statements: Shortland Electorate: Health Care (14 May 2026)

“After the cost of living, the No. 1 priority for my region and my electorate of Shortland is equitable access to health care, being able to see a doctor when you need it using your Medicare card. This government has been laser-like in our focus on improving access to primary health care for people in my region. Since the election, we've restored the distribution priority access listing for...”

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• Has spoken in 27 debates in the last year — well below 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") 453 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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