• Australian Labor Party Representative for Lilley
• Minister for Communications (since 13 May 2025)
  Minister for Sport (since 1 Jun 2022)
• Entered House of Representatives on 18 May 2019 — Federal election
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Constituency Statements: Virgen, Mr Ronald Charles, OAM, Lilley Electorate: Community Events (11 Mar 2026)

“Northside has lost a valued community champion with the passing of Banyo resident Ron Virgen OAM on 30 December 2025. Ron's life was dedicated to service. A 20-year Army veteran, he saw active duty in Borneo with the 4RAR during the Indonesian confrontation. His service did not stop there. When Ron finished his military career, he channelled his passion into helping war widows and veterans...”

Statements on Indulgence: O'Dea, Mrs Judi (5 Mar 2026)

“I draw the attention of the House to the passing of Judi O'Dea, an iconic woman of Brisbane's northside who passed away very suddenly on Saturday night. She is mourned very deeply by the Brisbane northside community and particularly by her husband, Patrick, and by her daughter, Harriet, and her son, Eugene, and their families, including Dean, Felix and Tess. Judi was a very special lady. She...”

Questions without Notice: Gambling Advertising (5 Mar 2026)

“Thank you for the question. The Albanese government has delivered the most significant online-wagering harm reduction initiatives of the past decade, including launching BetStop and banning the use of credit cards for online wagering. BetStop is the most significant gambling reform of the past decade. It was this government that delivered those reforms, and we're really proud of the positive...”

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• Has spoken in 27 debates in the last year — well below average amongst Representatives.
• People have made 0 comments on this Representative's speeches — average amongst Representatives.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 209 times in debates — average amongst Representatives. (Why is this here?)

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