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  • 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: New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (18 Mar 2024)

“I thank the honourable member for his question, and I can tell him that, because his constituents drive long distances, they have a lot to gain from more fuel efficiency in the fleet. A constituent of his in Broken Hill, for example, would save $1,080 a year, if they buy a new car in 2028, as a result of this government's policies.”

Questions without Notice: New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (18 Mar 2024)

“You know, they are really sending a memo to the Australian people, aren't they? They did not hear the lessons of 2022. The only thing missing from the honourable member's question was an assertion that they don't tow your boat, they won't tow a caravan and they'll end the weekend. He missed a bit out of the question. That's the mindset of those opposite. The member for Cook has left the...”

Questions without Notice: Fuel Efficiency Standards (18 Mar 2024)

“Certainly, Mr Speaker, and I appreciate the guidance. Australia does have a lot of catching up to do with the United States, who introduced these standards in the mid-1970s; we are seeking to catch up with them, yes, and that means we are ambitious. We are ambitious not for ourselves but for the Australian people to catch up with the United States. We're not the only ones. The member for...”

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  • Has spoken in 63 debates in the last year — 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") 992 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)