• Australian Labor Party Representative for Corio
• Minister for Defence (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Deputy Prime Minister (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 24 November 2007 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Defence (28 May 2026)

“I thank the member for her question and acknowledge her service in the Australian Army. Last month the National defence strategy, which was part of the budget, provided for an increase in defence spending of $53 billion over the decade and $14 billion over the forward estimates. We are spending more on defence in the medium term, more over the forward estimates and more right now. Indeed, in...”

Questions without Notice: Defence Industry (25 May 2026)

“I thank the member for his question and acknowledge his advocacy on behalf of Australia's defence industry and his home state of South Australia. Later this month, life-of-type extension work will begin on our Collins class submarines, which, in the journey of the most capable submarine that our nation has ever operated, is a very significant moment. But we get to this moment via a litany of...”

Questions without Notice: Defence Industry (14 May 2026)

“When you churn defence ministers like the Liberals do, you cannot provide strategic direction. We have been able to provide increased spending on drones because, since coming to office, the Albanese government has significantly increased defence spending on four separate occasions, including on Tuesday night, such that there is now $117 billion extra in the defence budget over the next 10...”

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• Has spoken in 39 debates in the last year — below 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 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") 503 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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