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Ms Catherine King MP

- Australian Labor Party Representative for Ballarat
- Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government (since 1 Jun 2022)
- Entered House of Representatives on 10 November 2001 — Federal election
- Email me whenever Ms Catherine King speaks (no more than once per day)
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Questions without Notice: Regional Australia (3 Feb 2026)
“Sorry, I can't hear you from way over there. I really can't. In the Nationals Chief Whip's seat—congratulations on keeping your role—not only are we making a record investment in improving the Bruce Highway; we're also delivering the Rocky ring road and upgrading key beef roads across her electorate. And, while the shadow assistant minister for communications has been busy setting...”
- Questions without Notice: Regional Australia (3 Feb 2026)
“I thank the member for Braddon for her question. I know she, as the member representing Devonport, Bernie and King Island, was very pleased to meet today, as was I, with the Air T CEO, board and executives, the new owners of Rex airlines, to further reiterate this government's commitment to regional Australia. I, like the Speaker, welcome Air T and Rex to the gallery today. We look forward to...”
- Bills: Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism (Firearms and Customs Laws) Bill 2026; Consideration in Detail (20 Jan 2026)
“He was talking to the amendment.”
Numbers
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- Has spoken in 32 debates in the last year — 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.
- 29 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks — email me whenever Ms Catherine King speaks.
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 670 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)