• Australian Labor Party Representative for Watson
• Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Cyber Security (since 29 Jul 2024)
  Minister for Home Affairs (since 29 Jul 2024)
  Minister for the Arts (since 1 Jun 2022)
  Leader of the House (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — Federal election
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Business: Leave of Absence (2 Jul 2026)

“I move: That leave of absence be given to every member of the House of Representatives from the determination of this sitting of the House to the date of its next sitting. Question agreed to.”

Committees: Electoral Matters Joint Committee; Membership (2 Jul 2026)

“by leave—I move: That Mr Gee be appointed a participating member of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters for the purpose of the committee's inquiry into the 2025 federal election. Question agreed to.”

Business: Rearrangement (2 Jul 2026)

“I move: That so much of the standing and sessional orders be suspended as would prevent: (1) a minister moving a motion granting members a leave of absence; (2) a minister moving a motion appointing a participating member to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters; (3) discussion on the matter of public importance then commencing immediately and continuing until 4.30 pm; and (4) any...”

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• Has spoken in 279 debates in the last year — well 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 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") 1530 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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