• 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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Documents: Presentation (24 Jun 2026)

“These documents are tabled in accordance with the list circulated to honourable members earlier today. Full details of the documents will be recorded in the Votes and Proceedings.”

Statements: Personal Explanation (24 Jun 2026)

“Standing order 68 doesn't provide for tabling. It doesn't.”

Questions without Notice: Prime Minister (24 Jun 2026)

“I refer to standing order 100(c), that 'questions must not reflect on or be critical of the character or conduct of'—and it goes through a range of categories including every member here. There are certain things that can be challenged in the House but only on a substantive motion. That's reflected on page 555 of Practice. Opposition members interjecting—”

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• Has spoken in 251 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") 1516 times in debates — well above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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