• Australian Labor Party Representative for Shortland
• Minister for Defence Industry (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Pacific Island Affairs (since 13 May 2025)
• Entered House of Representatives on 7 September 2013 — Federal election
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Constituency Statements: Shortland Electorate: Central Coast Community Legal Centre (24 Mar 2026)

“Every day there are remarkable people across the Central Coast who go to work to help people they've never met before—people who quietly and diligently offer advice and support to others when it's needed most. That's what the outstanding team at the Central Coast Community Legal Centre do every day for some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of my electorate, and they've...”

Questions without Notice: Manufacturing Industry (23 Mar 2026)

“I thank the member, a proud South Australian, for his question. The Albanese Labor government's No. 1 focus is delivering cost-of-living relief while building a future made in Australia. This will increase our independence and sovereignty and create Aussie jobs. It was at the heart of the progressive patriotism agenda the Prime Minister took to the people in 2022 and 2025. Making steel in...”

Questions without Notice: Middle East (11 Mar 2026)

“I thank the member for his question, although I'd point out that he's probably directing the question at the wrong person. He's effectively asking me to predict when the conflict between Iran and the United States and Israel will end. I would submit that's a question best directed to President Trump, the rulers of Iran and the Prime Minister of Israel. In terms of what the broader question...”

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• Has spoken in 22 debates in the last year — well below 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 450 times in debates — above average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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