• Former Australian Labor Party Representative for Reid
• Left House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — unknown
• Entered House of Representatives on 3 October 1998 — Federal election

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Private Members’ Business: Marriage (19 Jun 2006)

“I support the motion moved by the member for Ryan, which extols the virtues of marriage. What is marriage? For the purposes of the House, marriage is one of the Commonwealth government’s powers of enumerated jurisdiction, enshrined in our Commonwealth Constitution under section 51. It is right and proper, therefore, that we discuss this power. Marriage is a natural bond between man and...”

Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2006-2007: Consideration in Detail (14 Jun 2006)

“Mr Murphy interjecting”

Appropriation Bill (No. 1) 2006-2007: Consideration in Detail (14 Jun 2006)

“I have a further follow-up question because my question was not answered. With respect—”

More of John Murphy's recent appearances

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• Has spoken in 84 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 8 comments on this Representative's speeches — well above average amongst Representatives.
• This Representative's speeches are understandable to an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 24 people are tracking whenever this Representative speaks .
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 355 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)