• Australian Labor Party Representative for McMahon
• Minister for Climate Change and Energy (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 9 October 2004 — Federal election
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Questions without Notice: Additional Answers: Fuel (24 Mar 2026)

“Mr Speaker, I wish to add to an answer.”

Questions without Notice: Additional Answers: Fuel (24 Mar 2026)

“I add to my answer to the member for Lindsay. In her question to me, the member for Lindsay asserted that the Premier of New South Wales had said, 'demand management measures are required—that might be rationing'. They have Hansard in the New South Wales parliament as well. In fact, the Premier of New South Wales said: … if demand management procedures are required—that...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel (24 Mar 2026)

“I thank the honourable member for her question. Perhaps the honourable member didn't take in when I read out the communique from energy ministers—when we agreed to work together on coordination measures over the coming weeks and months. That's why we appointed a supply coordinator to work not just across the federal bureaucracy but across the states to work with industry, because that...”

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• Has spoken in 69 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 16–17 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") 1105 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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